Maintenance Supervisor

Engineering
Aberdeenshire
May 15, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

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


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