Engineering Supervisor

KFM Recruitment Solutions; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Supervisor role based in Hull, UK, with a £50,000 per annum salary and permanent direct employment.

The successful engineer will oversee one production line, lead a small team, and ensure equipment reliability and high standards of food safety and BRC compliance. A balanced 50/50 electrical/mechanical skill set is preferred, with flexibility for production demands.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising engineering teams in a production/food manufacturing setting.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capabilities.
• Knowledge of BRC compliance and food safety requirements.
• Proven ability to manage maintenance on a production line to minimise downtime.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to support production demands as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a small engineering team on a production line.
• Own the engineering requirements for one production line.
• Carry out electrical and mechanical fault-finding and repairs.
• Drive planned and preventative maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Respond to breakdowns and coordinate with production to maintain output.
• Ensure activities meet food safety, BRC, health and safety standards.
• Maintain engineering records and documentation.
• Identify opportunities for reliability improvements and continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical engineering

Team leadership

Food manufacturing

BRC standards

Production line knowledge

Job description

Engineering Supervisor

Location: Hull
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, direct employment

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Engineering Supervisor to join a food manufacturing business based in Hull on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in food manufacturing and a good understanding of BRC compliance.
Ideally, we are looking for an engineer with a balanced 50/50 electrical and mechanical skill set. However, candidates with a stronger mechanical bias will also be considered, provided they have sound electrical fault-finding capabilities and the experience needed to support a busy production environment.
You will be responsible for overseeing the engineering function for one production line, leading a small team and ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime and maintaining high standards of food safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a small engineering team, ensuring effective day-to-day performance.


• Take ownership of the engineering requirements for one production line.


• Carry out and oversee electrical and mechanical fault-finding, repairs and maintenance.


• Drive planned and preventative maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime.


• Respond to breakdowns and work closely with production to maintain output and efficiency.


• Ensure engineering activities meet food safety, BRC compliance, health and safety and site standards.


• Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation.


• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and improved equipment reliability.

About You

• Previous experience in an engineering supervisory or team leader role within food manufacturing is essential.


• A strong mechanical engineering background, ideally complemented by good electrical skills.


• Candidates with a balanced 50/50 electrical/mechanical skill set are preferred, although a more mechanically biased engineer will also be considered.


• Good knowledge of BRC standards and compliance within a food production environment.


• Experience maintaining and fault-finding on production machinery.


• Experience supporting or managing a small engineering team.


• A hands‑on, proactive approach with strong problem‑solving skills.


• Flexibility to support the business when production demands require it.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am4:00pm.


• Flexibility required for earlier starts and later finishes when needed.


• Occasional weekend work may be required, generally around two weekends per month if necessary, paid at an overtime rate.

What's on Offer?

• £50,000 per annum


• Permanent, direct employment.


• Monday to Friday standard working hours.


• Additional overtime opportunities for weekend work.


• Responsibility for a dedicated production line and a small engineering team.

If you have the relevant food manufacturing engineering experience and BRC knowledge, and are looking for your next supervisory opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

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