Maintenance Supervisor – Precision Engineering Location: Lowestoft Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Up to £40,000 (DOE) Hales Group is excited to be working with our long-standing client, a leading precision engineering company. We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the upkeep of a diverse range of machinery, including CNC and older manual machine tools such as lathes, mills, and grinders. This role involves a mix of mechanical and electrical maintenance, maintaining accurate registers and documentation, and performing hands-on repairs and troubleshooting to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently. What You’ll Be Doing: Fitting; assembling, installing, adjusting, and repairing mechanical components, machinery, and equipment. Ensure the adequate maintenance of all mechanical and electrical equipment and installations, liaising with the Health and Safety Officer, and participating in regular health and safety reviews. Maintain a register of all plant and electrical compliance tests. Identify key plant including utilities and organize preventive maintenance schedules to maintain performance. Upgrade, develop, or rebuild machine tools as requested by the General Manager. Maintain and repair buildings as necessary. Maintain the necessary stock of spare parts/components. Participate in production as required. Seek competitive quotations and place orders for subcontract maintenance work What We’re Looking For: Strong mechanical skills & understanding of CNC/manual machines Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge Excellent problem-solving ability in a fast-paced environment Health & safety awareness and attention to detail Experience in a precision engineering or manufacturing setting (preferred) Relevant mechanical/electrical qualification (desirable) What’s on Offer: Competitive salary based on experience 40-hour week (Monday – Friday) 22 days holiday bank holidays Supportive team environment Trial Period: Three months Hours: Monday – Thursday: 07:00 – 16:00 (Lunch 12:00 – 12:30), Friday: 07:00 – 13:00 Why work through Hales Group? All our Consultants are committed and qualified in what they do and have been operating in Lowestoft for many years. We treat candidates as our customers and try to find the right job solution for you. Hales Group Ltd collects and keeps information from applicants, so that we can monitor our recruitment process, ensure compliance with the Equal Opportunities policy, and when appropriate send you details of future job opportunities. We keep your name and address, and details of your application. If you do not want us to do this please contact your local branch