Overview

We are currently seeking to recruit a Maintenance Supervisor to join a highly regulated manufacturing organisation in the Newry and Mourne area. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving plant reliability, minimising downtime and ensuring maintenance activities meet strict quality, safety and regulatory standards. The role offers either continental shift patterns or a permanent night shift option.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and prioritise daily activities for a multi‑disciplinary maintenance team (mechanical, electrical and electronic).
• Ensure all facilities, utilities and production equipment remain compliant with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee preventative, corrective and predictive maintenance to maximise uptime and asset reliability.
• Drive high standards of workmanship, safety, documentation and audit readiness through the CMMS system.
• Plan maintenance activities in collaboration with production to minimise operational disruption.
• Manage permits, contractors, risk assessments and method statements for maintenance works.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement, safety, quality and accountability across the team.
• Monitor KPIs including downtime, PM compliance and response times.

Criteria

• Trade‑qualified in electrical, electronic, mechanical or a related discipline (City & Guilds, BTEC or Degree).
• Significant post‑apprenticeship or post‑graduate experience within an industrial or regulated manufacturing setting.
• Proven experience supervising or leading maintenance teams.
• Strong planning, coordination and organisational skills.
• Comfortable working with CMMS systems, reporting tools and Microsoft Office.
• A proactive, continuous‑improvement mindset with a strong focus on compliance and safety.

Reward

• Competitive salary package.
• Choice of shift pattern (Continental shift or night shift)
• Excellent benefits package including pension, healthcare support, generous annual leave and wellbeing initiatives.
• Strong focus on long‑term career development within a stable, high‑performing manufacturing environment.

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