Maintenance Superintendent

A globally leading chemical manufacturing company in Lincolnshire is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to join their team. The role offers a salary of up to £65,000 per annum, along with a comprehensive benefits package including a double-figure pension, hybrid working options, private medical insurance, and 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.

As a Maintenance Superintendent, you will work closely with the Maintenance Manager to coordinate daily priorities across all trade groups, ensuring schedules are executed efficiently. You will drive continuous improvement programmes to boost performance and OEE, support the development and training of departments and oversee budgets and spending on tools, equipment, external resources, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set and manage daily priorities with Operations and Supervisors, balancing urgent breakdowns with planned work.
• Ensure teams follow established processes for work planning, scheduling, execution, and review.
• Lead improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, tool time, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Coordinate across all disciplines-including mechanical, electrical, civil, contractor, and facilities teams-for smooth operations.
• Oversee supervisor development through 1-2-1s, training plans, and performance management.
• Manage budgets, including tools, equipment, training, external labour, and contractor costs, ensuring cost-effective operations.

To be considered for this Maintenance Superintendent role, candidates must have a minimum of eight years’ experience in engineering within a high hazard industry, an engineering qualification with at least an HNC/HND (though a Degree in a relevant engineering discipline is preferred), proven experience leading and motivating multi-discipline teams, strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of strategies, planning and scheduling, project management and strong knowledge of and adherence to legislative safety systems and procedures.

Please apply direct for further information regarding this Maintenance Superintendent opportunity.