Job Description:

Maintenance Supervisor

Birmingham |  £60,000 Basic + £70,000 OTE | OEM Training & Career Development | 4 on 4 off Days & Nights

Maintenance Supervisor – Manufacturing & Automation

Are you an experienced Maintenance Supervisor, Lead Engineer, Engineering Team Leader, or a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to take the next step into leadership?

We are recruiting for a Maintenance Supervisor to join a well-established manufacturing business in Birmingham. With over 90 years of success, significant recent contract wins, and backing from a large global manufacturing group, this is an excellent opportunity to join a secure and growing organisation with outstanding career prospects.

The business is known for investing heavily in its people through industry-leading training, OEM qualifications, and clear progression opportunities into senior management roles.

Salary & Benefits

✅ £60,000 Basic Salary

✅ £70,000+ OTE Including Bonus

✅ Company Bonus Scheme

✅ Excellent Overtime Opportunities

✅ 33 Days Holiday

✅ Competitive Pension Scheme

✅ OEM Equipment Training

✅ Formal Engineering Qualifications Available

✅ Long-Term Career Progression Opportunities

✅ Job Security with a Growing Manufacturing Group

The Role

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations, leading a team of engineers, and driving continuous improvement across a highly automated production environment.

You will be responsible for ensuring maximum equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and delivering planned maintenance activities while maintaining high health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of 4 Maintenance Engineers
• Schedule and coordinate maintenance activities across the site
• Drive continuous improvement and TPM initiatives
• Ensure planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules are completed
• Support reactive maintenance and breakdown response activities
• Manage maintenance records and spare parts inventory
• Carry out condition-based monitoring activities
• Perform plant isolation and permit-to-work procedures safely
• Support maintenance of automated production equipment and material handling systems
• Investigate equipment failures and implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and engineering standards
• Work closely with production teams to maximise plant performance and uptime

Candidate Requirements

• Engineering qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience within a manufacturing, production, automation, FMCG, logistics, or industrial environment
• Previous supervisory, team leader, or senior engineering experience desirable
• Strong knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
• Experience with automated machinery, conveyors, material handling equipment, or production systems
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

Engineers Looking to Step Up Welcome

This position would suit an experienced Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Shift Engineer, or Multi-Skilled Engineer looking to move into their first leadership role. Full support, training, and development will be provided to help you succeed.

Why Apply?

• Join a growing manufacturer with a strong order book and excellent job security
• Develop leadership skills within a supportive engineering team
• Access industry-recognised OEM and engineering qualifications
• Earn excellent bonus and overtime opportunities
• Work for a business that genuinely invests in employee development and progression

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation