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.