Job Description:

Are you an experienced Maintenance Supervisor, Senior Maintenance Engineer or Team Leader looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where safety, reliability and operational performance are critical to success?
 
DENSO is a global leader in advanced automotive technology, systems and components.  Renowned for innovation, quality and sustainable manufacturing, DENSO continues to set industry standards through world-class engineering and production excellence.
 
At DENSO Marston Ltd in Shipley, West Yorkshire, we design and manufacture high-performance heat exchange units and cooling modules for leading OEMs across the off-highway construction, agricultural and engine power markets.
 
We are now looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to join our Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of maintenance operations, lead a skilled team of engineers and play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our manufacturing equipment.
 
Working Hours & Benefits
Rotating AM / PM Shift Pattern
AM Shift

• Monday – Thursday: 6:00am – 2:00pm
• Friday:                    6:00am – 11:00am

PM Shift

• Monday – Thursday: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• Friday:                    11:00am – 4:00pm

Benefits

• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Permanent Health Insurance (PHI)
• Subsidised canteen
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts across hundreds of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking

 The Role
As Maintenance Supervisor, you will provide leadership, technical guidance and day-to-day direction to the Maintenance team, ensuring equipment downtime is minimised and production performance is maximised.

You will play a vital role in supporting the implementation of preventative maintenance, TPM, Kaizen and reliability improvement activities, helping to ensure the business consistently delivers high-quality products safely and efficiently.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strong technical expertise and the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing maintenance team.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead, direct and support Maintenance Engineers and Technicians across shift operations
• Drive rapid fault resolution and equipment recovery to minimise downtime
• Take ownership of temporary repairs and ensure permanent corrective actions are implemented
• Support the delivery of Preventative Maintenance (PM), TPM, Kaizen and overhaul programmes
• Monitor equipment reliability and identify opportunities for improvement
• Build strong working relationships with Production and Engineering teams
• Ensure effective communication and escalation of maintenance issues
• Attend operational meetings and drive actions to completion
• Support maintenance planning and resource allocation activities
• Manage day-to-day team performance and employee-related matters
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and engineering best practice
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members where required

 What We're Looking For

• Time-served Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical and mechanical maintenance knowledge
• Previous supervisory, team leader or maintenance leadership experience within manufacturing
• Strong understanding of maintenance processes, preventative maintenance and reliability improvement
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Ability to coordinate workloads and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience of driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance-related systems
• Flexible, proactive and solution-focused approach
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety, 5S and engineering best practice

 Why Join DENSO?
At DENSO, you'll be joining a globally recognised organisation where engineering excellence, innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
 
This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact on manufacturing performance while developing your leadership skills within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to strategic improvement initiatives and play a key role in maintaining the reliability of a world-class manufacturing operation.
 
If you're ready to take the next step in your maintenance leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.