Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor Wolverhampton Site Based

Skills:

ONC/HNC Qualified, CMMS, Preventive & Reactive Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Maintaining Shift Schedules

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review 25 days' holiday + bank holidays Private medical insurance Comprehensive health cash plan Flexible working options Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance Early finish on Fridays Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

About Safran Actuation Systems UK

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world-class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight-control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in

Wolverhampton

and

Banbury , our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best. Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of Safran's global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled, collaborative and forward-thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in the future of aerospace. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our

Facilities

team as a

Maintenance Supervisor

at our

Wolverhampton

site.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. Your Role You will coordinate and prioritise planned and reactive maintenance activities through the CMMS system, manage maintenance resources, support KPI delivery and lead daily team communications. Working closely with production teams, suppliers and technical specialists, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives, support breakdown investigations and help implement long-term solutions that improve equipment performance and reliability. This role combines strong leadership responsibilities with hands-on technical involvement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys developing people, solving problems and driving operational excellence within a manufacturing environment.

Triage incoming Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) work orders to assign labour for reactive and planned tasks optimising the resource available. Conduct daily team meetings to gather data, address concerns, and keep performance visuals up to date. Review CMMS work orders with maintenance technicians, ensuring they have the tools and support to be effective in their roles. Provide seamless shift handovers and log critical updates. Perform hands-on maintenance duties matching your technical expertise when required. Assist the Equipment Performance team in breakdown investigations to identify permanent fixes and continuous improvement opportunities. Support the team in the procurement and tracking of maintenance and repair parts.

What You'll Bring Essential NVQ Level 3 and an ONC/HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline Experience using CMMS systems for work order management, maintenance planning, KPI tracking and reporting Experience leading or managing a small team

Desirable Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles Experience within an Aerospace or Automotive background beneficial Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

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