Maintenance Supervisor in Bolton, Greater Manchester

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Maintenance Supervisor – Aerospace (Days)



Permanent Position



Role Overview



The Maintenance Supervisor will lead a day-shift engineering team responsible for ensuring high equipment availability across CNC machining, production assets, and aerospace manufacturing facilities. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibility, driving reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across the site.



Key Responsibilities



Maintenance Leadership & Supervision



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Lead and coordinate a team of maintenance engineers and technicians on day shift.



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Prioritise daily workload, allocate tasks, and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.



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Provide technical oversight and act as the escalation point for complex equipment issues.



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Ensure all maintenance activities meet aerospace safety, compliance, and quality standards.



Equipment Maintenance & Reliability



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Oversee maintenance and repairs on CNC machinery, production equipment, and facility systems.



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Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults to minimise downtime.



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Manage and develop the preventative maintenance strategy, ensuring schedules are executed effectively.



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Support the development of equipment and technology roadmaps to improve reliability and capability.



Continuous Improvement & Performance



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Use maintenance data, KPIs, and reliability metrics to drive improvements across the site.



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Identify opportunities to enhance equipment performance, reduce unplanned downtime, and optimise maintenance processes.



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Champion best practices aligned with aerospace quality, precision, and safety expectations.



Contractor & Project Management



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Coordinate external contractors for specialist repairs, upgrades, and commissioning.



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Ensure all third-party activities are risk-assessed and comply with aerospace facility standards.



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Support engineering projects, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements.



Experience & Qualifications



Required



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Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance engineering.



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Previous experience in aerospace, precision engineering, or advanced manufacturing.



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Hands-on experience with CNC machinery (Fanuc and/or Siemens control systems highly desirable).



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Understanding of PLCs, control systems, and automated equipment.



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Proven ability to diagnose and resolve diverse technical issues across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.



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Experience guiding or supervising technicians/engineers, or clear readiness to step into a leadership role.



Desirable



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Recognised engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Apprenticeship or equivalent).



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Experience with reliability-centred maintenance, TPM, or lean manufacturing principles.



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Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills

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