Mechanical Technician Supervisor (120k)

Role Overview

The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor coordinates the upkeep and repair of production equipment, plant utilities and facilities in a manufacturing environment. By organising maintenance work, diagnosing faults and guiding technical staff, this role helps keep machinery dependable, limit unplanned production interruptions and maintain safe, quality-focused operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review preventive and condition-based maintenance schedules for machinery, equipment, buildings and utilities.
• Investigate mechanical faults, monitor operating conditions such as pressure and temperature, and coordinate repairs to restore equipment safely and efficiently.
• Organise daily and shift-based maintenance work, assign tasks to technical personnel and ensure work is completed to established procedures.
• Inspect plant facilities and utilities, including generators and compressors, and provide maintenance support at other designated sites.
• Raise spare-parts requests and oversee the appropriate use of maintenance tools, materials and other resources.
• Keep maintenance records, inspection notes and job cards accurate; review equipment data, report on performance and follow up on outstanding work.
• Identify and propose equipment modifications and process improvements; use structured problem-solving, including PDCA, to address recurring issues and reduce downtime.
• Support safety, environmental, quality and food-safety practices, while coaching maintenance colleagues and encouraging consistent operational standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least three years of relevant experience in a busy manufacturing setting.
• Practical understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance, mechanical installation, welding and fabrication.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting, fault-diagnosis and problem-solving ability.
• Experience coordinating technical work and supporting the training and development of colleagues.
• Effective planning, organisation, decision-making and communication skills, including the ability to work constructively with different stakeholders.
• Careful attention to detail and the ability to manage competing demands with limited supervision.
• Integrity, discretion and accountability in handling work and sensitive information.