Ainscough Crane Hire have a rare opportunity to join their engineering team in our West London Depot
Are you passionate about ensuring the smooth operation of heavy equipment and vehicles? Join us as a Maintenance Supervisor and play a pivotal role in maintaining and servicing our cranes and vehicles beyond industry standards. As part of our team, you'll lead by example, fostering a culture of excellence in maintenance practices and contributing to the continuous improvement of our operations.
Why Choose Ainscough Crane Hire?
At Ainscough Crane Hire, we're not just any crane company - we're the market leader in Lifting Solutions. With 30 locations nationwide, we're committed to delivering first-class projects with the utmost dedication to safety. Our commitment to, "Make the Safe Choice", isn't just a slogan - it's our way of life, guiding every aspect of our operations, from routine crane hires to bespoke customer projects.
Benefits for a Maintenance Supervisor
- Use of a company van
- Generous holiday package: 24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with additional days earned at milestones of service
- Group life assurance and a solid pension plan
- Online access to payslips and personal info for your convenience
- Access to the Ainscough Advantage benefits platform - because we value our team's well-being
Key Responsibilities
- Allocate work to our depot-based maintenance team, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standards.
- Manage daily staffing levels, including holiday schedules, absence management, and overtime coordination.
- Oversee stock management to ensure optimal inventory levels for servicing and repairs.
- Coordinate servicing and maintenance activities for trailers, cranes, and other equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Take a 'hands-on' approach, diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on a variety of equipment, including mobile cranes, tower cranes, crawler cranes, HGVs, and light commercial vehicles.
- Prioritise work orders effectively, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Uphold our commitment to health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a controlled environment for all maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate documentation, ensuring all records are up-to-date and compliant with regulatory requirements.
Person Specification
Education/Knowledge/Experience
- Time served technician with a recognised industry qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ).
- Supervisory experience in a maintenance environment.
- Knowledge of mobile cranes, plant machinery, and heavy vehicles.
- Experience in work allocation and stock management.
Skills/Abilities
- Proficient in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults on various equipment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
- Basic computer skills for documentation and record-keeping purposes.
Behaviours
- Align with Ainscough Crane Hire Vision & Values, embodying traits such as safety consciousness, reliability, teamwork, and openness to new ideas.
- Ensure all vehicles leaving the depot after repair/maintenance are road legal and safe for use.