Maintenance Supervisor

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

A Division of Wabtec UK Ltd, Northampton-based firm Bearward Engineering manufactures radiators for the power generation industry and is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Supervisor.

How will you make a difference?

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will lead by example—taking ownership of equipment reliability and team performance. You’ll plan and oversee maintenance activities, respond swiftly to breakdowns, and ensure safety standards are met. Your technical expertise and leadership will reduce downtime, support continuous improvement, and create a positive, productive environment where your team can thrive.

What will your typical day look like?

• Lead and coordinate the maintenance team to ensure efficient and safe operations.
• Oversee the maintenance, servicing, and repair of all machinery used in the manufacturing process.
• Minimise production downtime through effective planning and rapid response to breakdowns.
• Conduct and delegate planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and promote a culture of safety and accountability.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and equipment care.
• Support training and development of team members.

What do we want to know about you?

• Proven experience in electrical/mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Apprentice trained and ideally electrically qualified (minimum requirement).
• Strong understanding of engineering diagrams, control circuits, and schematics.
• Hands-on experience with DC/AC drives, 3-phase motors, electrical hoists, and PLC systems.
• Familiarity with safety circuits, sensors, inverters, relays, and speed control systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems is advantageous.
• Mechanical understanding of gearboxes, pumps, and pneumatics is beneficial.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage workloads, and meet tight deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and team development.

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.

Legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

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Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

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Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.