Engineering Supervisor

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; Henstridge; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job description

Site Engineering Supervisor
Salary: £up to 46K DOE
24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Location: Henstridge - Near Wincanton & Yeovil
Monday to Friday

My Client, a rapidly expanding manufacturing company based in Henstridge near Wincanton, is looking to recruit a 'hands-on' Site Engineer.

The successful Site Engineer will report into the Operations Director & be closely aligned with the Production Manager. The Site Engineer will action & control the entire engineering requirements of the business. This will include direct hands-on intervention with all plant, equipment & utilities, as well as engagement & supervision of contractors & suppliers. The role will help to deliver low-cost production, maximize capacity, maximize yield, minimize downtime, extend the life of plant & equipment, and minimize expenditure on maintenance & repair issues. The position is full-time and factory-based.

The successful person MUST:

1. Have previous Engineering experience gained in a manufacturing environment,
2. Strong mechanical knowledge,
3. Strong relationship skills and ability to communicate engineering issues with people at all levels,
4. Be hands-on working with a small team and be comfortable managing subcontractors - most of the engineering work will be carried out by yourself or regular subcontractors,
5. Enjoy working on multiple projects at any one time,
6. Have a thorough understanding of Health and Safety.

This role will suit an enthusiastic individual with a strong mechanical engineering background.

This role is commutable from Wincanton, Shepton Mallet, Yeovil, Shaftesbury, Frome, Bruton, Mere, Warminster, Westbury.

This role will suit a candidate that may previously have worked as an Engineering Supervisor, Engineering Coordinator, Maintenance Manager, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Supervisor, Quarry Engineer, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural Engineer, or Engineering Team Leader.