Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor – Chemical Manufacturer

Low Moor, Bradford, West Yorkshire

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., our global team of 23,000 professionals, spanning 160 countries across six continents. With a global network of manufacturing facilities, including 78 plants, we provide the right product at the right time, every time. Our customers can rely on our robust, resilient network to ensure supply chain continuity.

Solenis is a 2026 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to join our team and take the lead in developing and supporting our mechanical maintenance function within an upper-tier COMAH manufacturing environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead, support and develop a team of Mechanical Maintenance Technicians, making the best use of skills and resources.
• Coordinate planned, preventive, reactive and corrective maintenance to keep the plant running safely and reliably.
• Support the planning and delivery of site shutdowns, coordinating internal teams, contractors, materials and specialist support.
• Manage mechanical contractors, ensuring work is completed safely and to the required standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and follow-up actions within SAP/CMMS.
• Work closely with Operations, EC&I, Planning, Reliability and EHS to solve problems and continuously improve safety, reliability and performance.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be an experienced mechanical maintenance professional from a chemical, process industry or manufacturing environment, with the technical knowledge and leadership skills to support and develop a successful maintenance team.

About you

• A recognised Level 3 Mechanical Engineering/Maintenance qualification or equivalent.
• Strong industrial mechanical maintenance experience across rotating/static equipment, drive systems and process plant.
• Experience leading technicians and coordinating planned, preventive and reactive maintenance, including shutdowns.
• Experience managing contractors and working with safe systems of work, isolations and permit-to-work procedures.
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and reliability improvement skills.
• Experience using a CMMS, ideally SAP.
• A calm, practical approach with the ability to prioritise and make confident technical decisions.

Desirable

• COMAH/high-hazard experience and knowledge of DSEAR/ATEX.
• HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• CompEx Ex11 Mechanical, or willingness to achieve.
• IOSH, NEBOSH and/or SMSTS qualifications.

What will make you successful

You’ll be a hands-on, safety-focused leader who communicates well, enjoys developing people and isn’t afraid to make decisions. With a positive approach to continuous improvement and reliability, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to influence how we work and make a genuine difference to site performance.

If you’re ready for your next challenge and want to lead a skilled team in a role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary, annual bonus scheme and enhanced company pension scheme
• Private healthcare and Life assurance
• Employee Assistance
• Multi-faith room
• Ongoing training, development and support
• Onsite parking (some bays with EV Charging Points)

Join Us

We understand that not every candidate will possess every desired qualification listed above. If your experience varies from our outlined requirements, yet you believe you can bring value to the role, we encourage you to apply and share your unique perspective with us.

At Solenis, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We offer attractive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about working for a world-class company and enjoy tackling complex challenges, we invite you to consider joining our team.

Solenis is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

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