Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor – Aerospace (Days) Permanent Position Role Overview The Maintenance Supervisor will lead a day-shift engineering team responsible for ensuring high equipment availability across CNC machining, production assets, and aerospace manufacturing facilities. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibility, driving reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across the site. Key Responsibilities Maintenance Leadership & Supervision * Lead and coordinate a team of maintenance engineers and technicians on day shift. * Prioritise daily workload, allocate tasks, and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities. * Provide technical oversight and act as the escalation point for complex equipment issues. * Ensure all maintenance activities meet aerospace safety, compliance, and quality standards. Equipment Maintenance & Reliability * Oversee maintenance and repairs on CNC machinery, production equipment, and facility systems. * Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults to minimise downtime. * Manage and develop the preventative maintenance strategy, ensuring schedules are executed effectively. * Support the development of equipment and technology roadmaps to improve reliability and capability. Continuous Improvement & Performance * Use maintenance data, KPIs, and reliability metrics to drive improvements across the site. * Identify opportunities to enhance equipment performance, reduce unplanned downtime, and optimise maintenance processes. * Champion best practices aligned with aerospace quality, precision, and safety expectations. Contractor & Project Management * Coordinate external contractors for specialist repairs, upgrades, and commissioning. * Ensure all third-party activities are risk-assessed and comply with aerospace facility standards. * Support engineering projects, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements. Experience & Qualifications Required * Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance engineering. * Previous experience in aerospace, precision engineering, or advanced manufacturing. * Hands-on experience with CNC machinery (Fanuc and/or Siemens control systems highly desirable). * Understanding of PLCs, control systems, and automated equipment. * Proven ability to diagnose and resolve diverse technical issues across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. * Experience guiding or supervising technicians/engineers, or clear readiness to step into a leadership role. Desirable * Recognised engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Apprenticeship or equivalent). * Experience with reliability-centred maintenance, TPM, or lean manufacturing principles. * Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills