Maintenance Supervisor

Are you an experienced Maintenance Supervisor, Senior Maintenance Engineer or Team Leader looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where safety, reliability and operational performance are critical to success?

DENSO is a global leader in advanced automotive technology, systems and components. Renowned for innovation, quality and sustainable manufacturing, DENSO continues to set industry standards through world-class engineering and production excellence.

At DENSO Marston Ltd in Shipley, West Yorkshire, we design and manufacture high-performance heat exchange units and cooling modules for leading OEMs across the off-highway construction, agricultural and engine power markets.

We are now looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to join our Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of maintenance operations, lead a skilled team of engineers and play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our manufacturing equipment.

Working Hours & Benefits
Rotating AM / PM Shift Pattern
AM Shift
Monday – Thursday: 6:00am – 2:00pm
Friday: 6:00am – 11:00am
PM Shift
Monday – Thursday: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Benefits
Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
Life assurance (4x salary)
Permanent Health Insurance (PHI)
Subsidised canteen
Discounted gym membership
Discounts across hundreds of UK retailers
Employee Assistance Programme
Free onsite parking
The Role
As Maintenance Supervisor, you will provide leadership, technical guidance and day-to-day direction to the Maintenance team, ensuring equipment downtime is minimised and production performance is maximised.

You will play a vital role in supporting the implementation of preventative maintenance, TPM, Kaizen and reliability improvement activities, helping to ensure the business consistently delivers high-quality products safely and efficiently.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strong technical expertise and the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing maintenance team.

Key Responsibilities
Lead, direct and support Maintenance Engineers and Technicians across shift operations
Drive rapid fault resolution and equipment recovery to minimise downtime
Take ownership of temporary repairs and ensure permanent corrective actions are implemented
Support the delivery of Preventative Maintenance (PM), TPM, Kaizen and overhaul programmes
Monitor equipment reliability and identify opportunities for improvement
Build strong working relationships with Production and Engineering teams
Ensure effective communication and escalation of maintenance issues
Attend operational meetings and drive actions to completion
Support maintenance planning and resource allocation activities
Manage day-to-day team performance and employee-related matters
Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and engineering best practice
Provide technical support and guidance to team members where required
What We're Looking For
Time-served Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical and mechanical maintenance knowledge
Previous supervisory, team leader or maintenance leadership experience within manufacturing
Strong understanding of maintenance processes, preventative maintenance and reliability improvement
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels
Strong leadership and people management skills
Ability to coordinate workloads and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
Experience of driving continuous improvement initiatives
Good organisational and administrative skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance-related systems
Flexible, proactive and solution-focused approach
Strong commitment to Health & Safety, 5S and engineering best practice
Why Join DENSO?
At DENSO, you'll be joining a globally recognised organisation where engineering excellence, innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact on manufacturing performance while developing your leadership skills within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to strategic improvement initiatives and play a key role in maintaining the reliability of a world-class manufacturing operation.

If you're ready to take the next step in your maintenance leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.
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