Maintenance Supervisor

Job Overview
The Maintenance Supervisor will supervise and coordinate a team of fitters and electricians to ensure that preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements. The role is responsible for maintaining facility, utility and production equipment reliability to minimise downtime and maximise operational performance within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The position requires strong technical expertise, effective cross-functional engagement and robust oversight of documentation and compliance standards.

This role can either be continental shifts OR permanent DAY shift.

 Main Activities/Tasks

• Prioritise and provide clear direction to fitters, electricians regarding daily maintenance activities.
• Ensure facilities, utilities and production equipment are maintained to pharmaceutical GMP standards, minimising production downtime and maximising plant reliability.
• Ensure standards are consistently achieved and aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Supervise and monitor team performance, driving continuous improvement and accountability.
• Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are executed as planned and completed within agreed timeframes.
• Review and approve maintenance work orders ensuring tasks are completed to the required technical standard and documentation is accurate, complete and audit-ready.
• Ensure maintenance activities are fully documented within the CMMS system and meet data integrity requirements.
• Liaise with Production and Area Managers to schedule planned maintenance downtime to minimise operational impact.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, Health & Safety and Environmental regulations and company policies 
• Ensure that appropriate permits (e.g. hot work, confined space, electrical isolation) are issued, controlled and strictly adhered to during maintenance activities.
• Ensure regulatory and audit requirements are met and support internal and external audits as required.
• Implement and uphold HR policies and procedures within the team.
• Manage direct reports’ timekeeping, absences, holidays and performance management processes.
• Agree performance metrics with management and track team KPIs including downtime, PM compliance and response times.
• Manage third-party contractors ensuring risk assessments, method statements and required documentation are reviewed and approved prior to commencement of work.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, compliance and continuous improvement within the maintenance team.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified in an electrical, electronic or mechanical or relevant discipline (City & Guilds, BTEC or Degree)
• Minimum of 5+ years post apprenticeship experience or 2 years post graduate experience
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and prioritise maintenance activities for a team, drive overall team performance, and manage the safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Continuous improvement mindset, embraces change and creates a sense of urgency to deliver change
• Strong computer skills and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office with the ability to generate reports

Desirable Criteria:

• 3rd level qualification in related technical discipline
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualified or working towards
• 3 + years' experience in supervising, coordinating, or providing technical leadership to others within a manufacturing environment

Duration: Full time, permanent
Location: Newry, Co. Down

Benefits: Free Life Assurance, Company Pension Scheme, 32 days annual leave, Wedding Leave, Employee well-being initiatives, Healthcare plan, Company Sick Pay, Employee Assistance Programme, On-site free parking, Canteen Facilities, Employee Perks scheme, Discounted Car Insurance, Annual Employee raffle, employee recognition scheme, career development opportunities and much more…