Engineering Supervisor

The Sterling Choice; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in England seeks an experienced Engineering Supervisor. The role involves managing a team of engineers, overseeing maintenance activities, and ensuring minimal downtime. Ideal candidates should have significant background in food manufacturing or FMCG. Flexibility for rotating shifts is necessary. This is a hands-on position aimed at fostering a proactive maintenance culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Engineering Supervisor or Team Leader role.
• Background in food manufacturing, FMCG, or another regulated industry.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering knowledge.
• Confident managing teams and leading from the front.
• Flexible to work rotating shifts or nights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Engineers during your shift.
• Oversee all planned and reactive maintenance activity.
• Ensure minimal downtime and support production targets.
• Drive a proactive maintenance culture as an Engineering Supervisor.
• Support continuous improvement and engineering projects.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety standards.

Skills

Team management

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Electrical engineering knowledge

Proactive maintenance culture

Job description

Overview

Engineering Supervisor – Food Manufacturing • 4 on 4 off • Day's only shift pattern

Engineering Supervisor-Food Manufacturing

I'm recruiting on behalf of a food manufacturing business that's looking to hire an experienced Engineering Supervisor to lead engineering activity during shift and keep the plant running efficiently. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Engineering Supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Engineers during your shift
• Oversee all planned and reactive maintenance activity
• Ensure minimal downtime and support production targets
• Drive a proactive maintenance culture as an Engineering Supervisor
• Support continuous improvement and engineering projects
• Maintains site compliance with health & safety and foodsafety standards
• Act as the senior engineering contact on shift, escalating issues when needed

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Engineering Supervisor or Team Leader role
• Background in food manufacturing, FMCG, or another regulated industry
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering knowledge
• Confident managing teams and leading from the front
• Flexible to work rotating shifts or nights, depending on site structure

How to apply

If you're interested in this opportunity and your CV is ready then hit the apply button and expect to hear from me soon. Alternatively, if your CV isn't ready or you just want a quick chat about the role then give me (Gianni) a call on our company number.

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