Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency
Maintenance Supervisor
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£28,000 - £35,000 p/a
Colchester, Essex
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Maintenance Supervisor | Colchester area | up to £35,000 + up to 20% Bonus
We are looking for a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to join a specialist manufacturing and repurposing operation in the Colchester area.
This is a varied role combining mechanical maintenance, plant operations, and team leadership. You will supervise the plant team, coordinate day-to-day operations, and take responsibility for keeping a range of industrial processing machinery running safely and efficiently.
The Role
- Supervise and allocate work to plant operators and maintenance staff
- Manage and develop planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules
- Carry out hands-on mechanical repairs, servicing, and fault finding
- Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Oversee processing, conveying, sorting, and size-reduction equipment
- Monitor machinery condition and minimise breakdowns and production downtime
- Maintain maintenance records and manage critical spare parts
- Support improvements to plant reliability, efficiency, and throughput
- Train and support team members in safe machinery operation and site procedures
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About You
You will have a strong practical mechanical, engineering, or plant maintenance background, ideally with previous supervisory or team-leading experience.
Experience in manufacturing, recycling, waste, heavy industry, or a similar environment would be beneficial.
You Should Have
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills
- Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Experience managing or working with PPM schedules
- Previous experience supervising or leading a team
- A strong focus on health and safety
- Good organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills
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Experience with GRP, fibreglass, composites, or abrasive materials would be advantageous, as would welding/fabrication, basic electrical skills, or plant operating qualifications. Full training will be provided on the company's machinery and processes.
What's on Offer?
- Up to £42,000 total package with potential bonus up to 20%
- 25 days' holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
- Option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days per year
- Free refreshments and treats
- Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
This is an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor, Engineering Supervisor, Maintenance Team Leader, or experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a hands-on role with genuine responsibility for both people and plant.
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