Maintenance Area Co‑ordinator

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Area Co‑ordinator to support the Maintenance Manager in a fast‑paced manufacturing site in Southampton. The role involves coordinating maintenance activities, ensuring targets are met, and acting as a bridge between production and the maintenance team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide holiday and absence cover for the Maintenance Manager when required.
• Order spare parts required for breakdown repairs.
• Organise team holiday cover and overtime requirements.
• Delegate maintenance tasks across the team.
• Liaise with Production Managers and Supervisors to prioritise repairs.
• Attend daily operational and management meetings.
• Maintain KPI data, graphs, and cost‑control records.
• Support and manage long‑term breakdown issues.
• Conduct housekeeping audits to maintain high site standards.
• Support health & safety compliance and risk‑reduction activities.
• Work closely with the Quality team to resolve maintenance‑related quality issues.
• Manage consumable stock takes.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Escalate issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety procedures.
• Provide support across departments when required.

Required profile

• Qualified engineer educated to at least GCSE level.
• Previous experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to motivate and coordinate teams effectively.
• Experience working with KPIs, targets and objectives.
• Knowledge of reactive and preventative maintenance activities.
• Organisational and problem‑solving abilities, able to work under pressure.

Required skills

• ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management (or progressing to Level 5).
• Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Health & safety qualifications or strong working knowledge.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations.