Engineering Supervisor

The Sterling Choice; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in King's Lynn and West Norfolk is seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor to lead engineering activities during shifts. The successful candidate will oversee maintenance operations, ensuring the plant runs efficiently while maintaining compliance with health and safety standards. This role requires proven experience as an Engineering Supervisor or Team Leader, strong engineering knowledge, and confidence in managing teams. Flexibility for rotating shifts is essential. Competitive salary and opportunity for career development included.

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.

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.
• Support continuous improvement and engineering projects.
• Maintain site compliance with health & safety and food safety standards.

Skills

Team management

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Maintenance management

Job description

Engineering Supervisor

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
• Maintain site compliance with health & safety and food safety standards
• Act as the senior engineering contact on shift, escalating issues when needed

Requirements

• 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

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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