Engineering Maintenance Supervisor

Hays Engineering
Irvine, Ayrshire and Arran
2 months ago
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Your new company
You'll be joining a well‑established and expanding timber engineering manufacturer supplying both private clients and national construction firms. The business continues to invest in its facilities and maintenance function, creating opportunities for leadership within the team.

Your new role
As Maintenance Supervisor, you will lead a small multi‑skilled maintenance team, reporting to senior management. You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance across production equipment, ensure maintenance schedules are delivered on time, and coordinate installation work and engineering projects. You'll guide fault‑finding activities, support seasonal overhauls, and drive continuous improvement. A key part of the role will be ensuring safe working practices, managing work permits, and aligning the team with production needs to minimise downtime.

What you'll need to succeed

Time‑served, multi‑skilled maintenance professional with 18th Edition wiring regulations.
Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment, ideally with shift exposure.
Proven ability to lead, support, and develop maintenance colleagues.
Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure.
High attention to detail and commitment to safety and standards.
Knowledge of PLCs, servo drives, robotics and automation (desirable).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, confident working with stakeholders at all levels.
Organised, proactive, and capable of managing workload for both yourself and the team.
Self‑motivated, customer‑focused, and able to work independently when needed.What you'll get in return
You'll step into a key leadership role within a growing team, with the chance to shape maintenance standards and influence improvement across the site. You'll work with varied equipment, enjoy strong support from senior management, and gain opportunities to further develop your technical and supervisory skills.

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