Maintenance Engineer Supervisor - ATEX environment

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Engineer Supervisor (ATEX environment, day shift) to join us at our facility in Huthwaite, UK.

The Maintenance Engineer Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all site plant, equipment, and infrastructure at the Huthwaite manufacturing facility. The role combines hands-on maintenance activities with the supervision and coordination of specialist contractors and service providers.

Operating within an ATEX environment, the successful candidate will drive improvements in maintenance standards, preventative maintenance systems, and engineering compliance while supporting continuous improvement across the site. Approximately 50% of the role will involve hands-on maintenance and fault-finding activities, with the remaining 50% dedicated to planning, contractor management, maintenance coordination, and engineering compliance.

Your work shift will be from 7:00am to 4:00pm (Monday to Thursday) and 7:00am to 12:45pm (on Fridays).

Key responsibilities:

1. Maintenance & Reliability

• Perform maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, and equipment improvements.
• Support breakdowns and preventative/predictive maintenance to maximise reliability and minimize downtime.

2. Contractor & Service Engineer Management

• Coordinate and supervise contractors and service engineers, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality work.
• Manage contractor documentation, permits, competencies, and site access requirements.

3. Maintenance Systems & Compliance

• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules, procedures, work instructions, and equipment records.
• Support the Maintenance Management System and ensure compliance with engineering standards and legislation.

4. Safety & Engineering Standards

• Ensure safe engineering activities in an ATEX environment, including Permit to Work and LOTO procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and actively support site EHS and safety initiatives.

5. Continuous Improvement

• Identify improvements to plant reliability, efficiency, and maintenance costs.
• Support capital projects, installations, and commissioning, partnering with Production, EHS, QC, and Operations.

Key requirements:

• Proven maintenance engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance and fault-finding skills.
• Experience working in ATEX or hazardous manufacturing environments (chemical industry, oil and gas, pharma, or similar).
• Knowledge of Permit to Work and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
• Experience with preventative maintenance, planned maintenance, and reliability improvement.
• Experience managing external contractors and specialist service providers.
• Ability to combine hands-on maintenance with supervisory responsibilities.
• Formal engineering or electrical qualification is desirable.
• Experience with Maintenance Management Systems (MMS) and relevant safety qualifications is advantageous.
• Safety-focused, organised, and proactive, with strong problem-solving, communication, and continuous improvement skills.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. 

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.  

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

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This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.