Maintenance Supervisor

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and technically strong Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations within a demanding industrial processing environment.
The successful candidate will have a recognised artisan qualification (Red Seal) in Millwright, Electrical or Fitting and Turning, or a National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering supported by relevant practical maintenance experience.

POSITION INFO:
We are looking for someone who takes ownership, drives accountability and continuously looks for ways to improve maintenance practices, equipment performance and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities across the plant. Lead and manage teams of Millwrights, Electricians and Fitters & Turners. Plan, schedule and oversee preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance activities. Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently and within agreed timeframes. Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve plant reliability. Investigate equipment failures and lead root-cause analysis (RCA) investigations. Develop and implement corrective and preventative maintenance strategies. Manage maintenance budgets, resources and expenditure. Oversee spare-parts planning, inventory control and procurement requirements. Coordinate and manage external contractors and service providers. Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, safety regulations and maintenance procedures. Identify recurring equipment failures and implement sustainable solutions. Work closely with production, engineering and operations teams to minimise plant downtime. Monitor maintenance performance through key performance indicators (KPIs). Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote a strong maintenance culture. Ensure maintenance documentation, reports and equipment records are accurately maintained. Minimum Requirements Recognised artisan Trade Test (Red Seal) in one of the following: Millwright. Electrical. Fitting and Turning. OR National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, supported by relevant practical maintenance experience. More than 10 years' relevant industrial maintenance experience. At least 8-10 years' experience in a maintenance supervisory or team-lead role. Proven experience managing multidisciplinary maintenance teams. Experience overseeing Millwrights, Electricians and Fitters & Turners. Strong knowledge of preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance practices. Experience with maintenance planning, scheduling and execution. Exposure to maintenance budgets, spare-parts management and contractor control. Practical experience in root-cause analysis and equipment reliability improvement. Experience within a chemical, gas-processing or other continuous-process plant environment. Advantageous Experience Experience in the following areas will be highly beneficial: Chemical processing and industrial gas facilities. Continuous-process plant operations. Rotating and static equipment maintenance. Pumps, compressors, motors, valves and process equipment. Electrical systems and industrial instrumentation. Maintenance management systems (CMMS). Equipment reliability and asset management. Shutdown planning and execution. Maintenance performance reporting and KPI management. Occupational health, safety and environmental compliance. Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their updated CV, together with relevant qualifications and trade test certificates. If you have not received feedback from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We thank you for your interest and appreciate the time taken to apply.