Maintenance Engineer Supervisor; ATEX environment, day shift

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).

• Maintenance & Reliability Perform maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, and equipment improvements. Support breakdowns and preventative/predictive maintenance to maximise reliability and minimize downtime.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Continuous Improvement Identify improvements to plant reliability, efficiency, and maintenance costs. Support capital projects, installations, and commissioning, partnering with Production, EHS, QC, and Operations.

• 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…