Engineering Shift Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Wrexham is seeking a Shift Engineering Supervisor to maximize the performance of the engineering shift team. The successful candidate will ensure efficient maintenance, compliance with safety standards, and effective management within budget constraints. This role requires supervisory experience with electrical or mechanical knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to maintaining high technical standards.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee discount

Free parking

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experienced qualified engineer with electrical or mechanical experience.
• Must be numerate and computer literate.
• Good interpersonal skills are required.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Minimise downtime through attention to maintenance of equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns or plant failures.
• Assist management in waste reduction, productivity, and quality.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and technical standards.
• Train and ensure skills of all repartees.
• Manage shift within budgetary constraints.
• Contribute to preventive maintenance program.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Encourage good spirit within the shift team.
• Ensure technical standards are maintained at all times.
• Administer staff payment and attendance records accurately.
• Deputise for Engineering Shift Manager as necessary.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Numerate

Computer literate

Good interpersonal skills

Proven supervisory skills

Job description

Job Description

Shift Engineering Supervisor
Wrexham
£54,300 per annum
4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts 2 days 7am - 7pm and 2 nights 7pm - 7am

Main Purpose and context of the job

To maximise the performance of the engineering shift resource so the factory is capable of highest levels of accurate output. To contribute to the factory team in a positive and proactive manner.

Main Responsibilities.

• Minimise downtime through close attention to regular maintenance of equipment




• Ensure a prompt response to breakdown or plant failure




• Assist the factory management team as far as possible to achieve objectives on waste reduction, productivity, throughput, quality etc.




• Ensure compliance with health & safety and operating procedures and those Company/customer technical standards are maintained. Attend health & safety meetings. Carry out safety inspections.




• Ensure all repartees are adequately trained and skilled.




• Manage the shift within budgetary constraints.




• Contribute to the construction of a planned preventative maintenance programme.




• Maintain Engineering Job Order system and keep accurate maintenance records.




• Manage shift team to encourage good spirit and positive attitude.




• Maintain Company Technical Standards at all times with engineers and contractors.




• Administer staff payment and attendance register accurately.




• Deputise for Engineering Shift Manager as necessary.

Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge/

• Experienced qualified engineer with electrical or mechanical experience.




• Numerate and computer literate.




• Good interpersonal skills.




• Proven supervisory skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension




• Employee discount




• Free parking




• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift




• Day shift




• Night shift




• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person