Maintenance Supervisor

We are looking for a skilled and hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to join the production team of a fast-growing company operating across multiple markets. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of the facility's equipment and infrastructure, with particular ownership of refrigeration and HVAC systems that are critical to day-to-day production.In this role, you will oversee equipment installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, and breakdown response across the facility. You will lead a team of technicians, manage external contractors and suppliers, and ensure critical systems remain operational and compliant. You will also take ownership of the maintenance budget and asset strategy, proactively addressing equipment risks before they impact production.ResponsibilitiesLead the installation, commissioning, and handover of new or upgraded kitchen and production equipmentOversee and prioritize the work of the facility's maintenance and technician teamDevelop and manage preventive maintenance schedules across production, refrigeration, HVAC, and facility equipmentRespond quickly to equipment breakdowns and coordinate repairs to minimize production downtimeMaintain accurate maintenance logs, equipment records, service histories, and inspection documentationOwn the performance and reliability of refrigeration and HVAC systems across the facilityEnsure refrigeration and cold-storage systems consistently support required cold-chain and food-safety standardsWork closely with the Quality team on equipment issues that may have food-safety or product-quality implicationsManage the facility's maintenance budget and monitor spending against planned requirementsMaintain an accurate asset register and plan equipment replacement and capital expenditure ahead of end-of-lifeBuild and manage a reliable network of qualified contractors and specialist maintenance vendorsNegotiate and manage service agreements, SLAs, callout requirements, and response times with external providersLead root-cause investigations into recurring equipment failures and implement long-term engineering or process improvementsEnsure mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and facility systems meet required safety and regulatory standardsKeep all required equipment certifications, inspections, and compliance records up to dateIdentify potential equipment and infrastructure risks and proactively address them before they affect productionWork closely with production and kitchen leadership to ensure maintenance activities are planned with minimal operational disruptionMaintain a safe, organized, and reliable working environment across the facilityRequirements5-6 years of experience in maintenance, engineering, or facilities management within a food production, manufacturing, industrial, or similar environmentStrong hands-on experience with industrial equipment maintenanceExperience with refrigeration and HVAC systems is strongly preferredExperience leading equipment installation and commissioning projectsPrevious experience managing or supervising a team of techniciansStrong knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practicesAbility to troubleshoot equipment failures and lead effective root-cause investigationsExperience managing external contractors, maintenance vendors, and service agreementsComfortable managing maintenance budgets, assets, and capital replacement planningStrong understanding of mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and facility safety requirementsExperience working in an environment where equipment uptime and production continuity are criticalStrong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and record-keepingProactive approach to identifying and preventing equipment failuresStrong communication and team-management skillsAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment where quick response to operational issues is required