Birmingham | £60,000 Basic + £70,000 OTE | OEM Training & Career Development | 4 on 4 off Days & Nights
Maintenance Supervisor – Manufacturing & Automation
Are you an experienced Maintenance Supervisor, Lead Engineer, Engineering Team Leader, or a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to take the next step into leadership?
We are recruiting for a Maintenance Supervisor to join a well-established manufacturing business in Birmingham. With over 90 years of success, significant recent contract wins, and backing from a large global manufacturing group, this is an excellent opportunity to join a secure and growing organisation with outstanding career prospects.
The business is known for investing heavily in its people through industry-leading training, OEM qualifications, and clear progression opportunities into senior management roles.
Salary & Benefits
✅ £60,000 Basic Salary
✅ £70,000+ OTE Including Bonus
✅ Company Bonus Scheme
✅ Excellent Overtime Opportunities
✅ 33 Days Holiday
✅ Competitive Pension Scheme
✅ OEM Equipment Training
✅ Formal Engineering Qualifications Available
✅ Long-Term Career Progression Opportunities
✅ Job Security with a Growing Manufacturing Group
The Role
As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations, leading a team of engineers, and driving continuous improvement across a highly automated production environment.
You will be responsible for ensuring maximum equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and delivering planned maintenance activities while maintaining high health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and supervise a team of 4 Maintenance Engineers
Schedule and coordinate maintenance activities across the site
Drive continuous improvement and TPM initiatives
Ensure planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules are completed
Support reactive maintenance and breakdown response activities
Manage maintenance records and spare parts inventory
Carry out condition-based monitoring activities
Perform plant isolation and permit-to-work procedures safely
Support maintenance of automated production equipment and material handling systems
Investigate equipment failures and implement corrective actions
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and engineering standards
Work closely with production teams to maximise plant performance and uptime
Candidate Requirements
Engineering qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or a related discipline
Experience within a manufacturing, production, automation, FMCG, logistics, or industrial environment
Previous supervisory, team leader, or senior engineering experience desirable
Strong knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
Experience with automated machinery, conveyors, material handling equipment, or production systems
Strong organisational and leadership skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
Engineers Looking to Step Up Welcome
This position would suit an experienced Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Shift Engineer, or Multi-Skilled Engineer looking to move into their first leadership role. Full support, training, and development will be provided to help you succeed.
Why Apply?
Join a growing manufacturer with a strong order book and excellent job security
Develop leadership skills within a supportive engineering team
Access industry-recognised OEM and engineering qualifications
Earn excellent bonus and overtime opportunities
Work for a business that genuinely invests in employee development and progression
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
Salary description
£60000.00 - £70000.00 per year