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.
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