Engineering Supervisor

Construction, Property and Engineering; Colchester; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Colchester is seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor to lead a team within its fast-paced facility. In this hands-on role, you will oversee maintenance and compliance, driving initiatives for operational excellence. The ideal candidate has a strong electrical background and leadership experience in food manufacturing. The position offers a salary of £55,000 plus benefits and a full-time permanent contract.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Continuous training and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory or leadership experience within food manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Strong electrical and automation background, including hands-on PLC fault-finding and diagnostics.
• Solid knowledge of PPM systems and maintenance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of multi-skilled engineers.
• Oversee Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and PLC-related faults on production equipment.
• Manage and develop the site's maintenance system.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving Skills

Electrical and Automation Knowledge

PLC Fault-Finding

Education

Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

Tools

MaintainX

PPM Systems

Job description

Engineering Supervisor

The Role

We are a leading food manufacturer seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor to lead, develop, and inspire a team of engineers within our fast-paced food manufacturing facility.

Reporting to the General Manager, this is a hands‑on leadership role. You will be responsible for maintaining the reliability, efficiency, and safety of all plant equipment and services, while driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. You will play a key part in supporting production, reducing downtime, and ensuring compliance with strict food safety and manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities

As the Engineering Supervisor, you will:

• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and manage a team of multi‑skilled engineers within the prepared factory

• Maintenance Management: Oversee Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime.

• Technical Expertise: Diagnose and resolve electrical and PLC‑related faults on automated production equipment.

• System Management: Manage and develop the site's maintenance system (MaintainX).

• Compliance: Ensure all engineering activities comply with food safety, health & safety, and regulatory standards.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reduce costs.

What We Offer

• Salary: £55,000 + Benefits.

• Contract: Full‑time, Permanent.

• Development: Opportunity to shape and develop an engineering team within a growing business.

• Support: A supportive, collaborative working environment.

• Training: Continuous training and professional development opportunities.

About You

• Experience: Proven supervisory or leadership experience within food manufacturing or FMCG environments.

• Technical Knowledge: Strong electrical and automation background, including hands‑on PLC fault‑finding and diagnostics.

• Qualifications: Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

• Maintenance Systems: Solid knowledge of PPM systems and maintenance best practices.

• Skills: Excellent problem‑solving skills with a proactive, pragmatic approach.

If you are an experienced and dynamic Engineering Supervisor ready for a hands‑on leadership role in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment, apply today!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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