Main tasks
As Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintaining uninterrupted production by ensuring the performance and reliability of all electrical and mechanical systems. You will lead a team of maintenance electricians and mechanical fitters, manage contractors, and champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
This is a perfect role for someone looking to take the next step up in their maintenance career and open to candidates without extensive leadership experience.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Reliability
- Ensure continuous production by maintaining the reliability of all electrical and mechanical systems across the malting facility.
- Identify proactive maintenance needs to prevent functional failures, including developing, reviewing, and improving maintenance job plans for all assets.
- Review repetitive failures (“bad actors”), participate in root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions
Team Leadership
- Oversee and coordinate the daily activities of two maintenance electricians and three mechanical fitters.
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a high-performance culture.
- Promote adherence to Safety, Health, and Environmental procedures and policies in all maintenance tasks.
Maintenance Planning & Execution
- Ensure the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program is executed on schedule, with accurate history, documentation, and cost tracking.
- Maintain appropriate levels of critical spares, components, and consumables to support uninterrupted operations.
- Manage maintenance contractors and service providers, ensuring work quality, compliance, and cost effectiveness.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure all maintenance activities support plant Food Safety, HACCP, Quality, and Continuous Improvement systems, including compliance with FSSC 22000 and related standards.
- Support audits and inspections by maintaining accurate records and demonstrating robust maintenance practices.
Master we are looking for ?
- Trade-qualified in Mechanical or Electrical disciplines, with proven experience in maintenance and reliability planning for industrial-scale equipment.
- Strong technical capability across rotating machinery, electric motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, refrigeration systems, and gas burners.
- Hands-on problem solver with an engaging attitude and time spent working on the shop floor is well regarded
- Proficient in Computerised Maintenance Management Systems and ERP platforms; experience with Maximo and SAP is highly regarded.
- Solid working knowledge of MS Office and digital tools used in modern maintenance environments.
Masters of Malt's treasure
- Opportunity to lead a skilled team in a critical operational role.
- A workplace that values innovation, reliability, and professional growth.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on plant performance and long-term asset health.
The company
BOORTMALT is a global malting company with a 3 million tonnes production capacity. The group is present on 5 continents with 27 malting plants. Boortmalt's expertise is widely acknowledged by brewers, distillers, and food industries, who rely on the supply of top-quality barley malts.
The Boortmalt Group is a fully owned subsidiary of the agricultural and agribusiness cooperative Axereal. Our relationship with Axereal, Europe's largest grain cooperative, ensures us access to high-quality barley year-round.
