Ainscough Crane Hire
Maintenance Supervisor
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Maintenance Supervisor
Ainscough Crane Hire have a rare opportunity to join their engineering team in our Aberdeen Depot
Are you passionate about ensuring the smooth operation of heavy equipment and vehicles? Join us as a Maintenance Supervisor and play a pivotal role in maintaining and servicing our cranes and vehicles beyond industry standards. As part of our team, you'll lead by example, fostering a culture of excellence in maintenance practices and contributing to the continuous improvement of our operations.
Why Choose Ainscough Crane Hire?
At Ainscough Crane Hire, we're not just any crane company - we're the market leader in Lifting Solutions. With 30 locations nationwide, we're committed to delivering first-class projects with the utmost dedication to safety. Our commitment to, "Make the Safe Choice", isn't just a slogan - it's our way of life, guiding every aspect of our operations, from routine crane hires to bespoke customer projects.
Benefits for a Maintenance Supervisor
Use of a company van Generous holiday package: 24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with additional days earned at milestones of service Group life assurance and a solid pension plan Online access to payslips and personal info for your convenience Access to the Ainscough Advantage benefits platform - because we value our team's well-being
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Key Responsibilities
Allocate work to our depot-based maintenance team, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standards. Manage daily staffing levels, including holiday schedules, absence management, and overtime coordination. Oversee stock management to ensure optimal inventory levels for servicing and repairs. Coordinate servicing and maintenance activities for trailers, cranes, and other equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Take a 'hands-on' approach, diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on a variety of equipment, including mobile cranes, tower cranes, crawler cranes, HGVs, and light commercial vehicles. Prioritise work orders effectively, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Uphold our commitment to health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a controlled environment for all maintenance activities. Maintain accurate documentation, ensuring all records are up-to-date and compliant with regulatory requirements.
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Person Specification
Education/Knowledge/Experience
Time served technician with a recognised industry qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ). Supervisory experience in a maintenance environment. Knowledge of mobile cranes, plant machinery, and heavy vehicles. Experience in work allocation and stock management.
Skills/Abilities
Proficient in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults on various equipment. Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team. Basic computer skills for documentation and record-keeping purposes.
Behaviours
Align with Ainscough Crane Hire Vision & Values, embodying traits such as safety consciousness, reliability, teamwork, and openness to new ideas. Ensure all vehicles leaving the depot after repair/maintenance are road legal and safe for use.
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