Maintenance Supervisor

Ainscough Crane Hire have a rare opportunity to join their engineering team in our Manchester 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.