Engineering Supervisor

Zest; Moulton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Northamptonshire is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to oversee a skilled engineering team. The ideal candidate will excel in problem-solving and team leadership in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing daily maintenance tasks, ensuring operational excellence, and coordinating project works. A formal engineering qualification is essential, along with experience in multi-disciplined team leadership. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Life insurance

Medicash health & wellbeing scheme

Family-friendly policies

EV/ULEV car scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-disciplined teams within FMCG.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the site engineering team.
• Manage daily work of maintenance technicians.
• Plan and coordinate project works.
• Liaise with senior management for scheduling.
• Support CMMS for maintenance records.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Provide coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational abilities

Education

Formal engineering qualification (HNC, NVQ, or equivalent)

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor - Northamptonshire

Monday-Friday, days

Salary: £55,000-£60,000 per year

Are you an experienced Maintenance Supervisor looking to lead a skilled engineering team in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment?

We are seeking a proactive, hands‑on leader to manage and develop the site engineering function, ensuring machinery and equipment operate effectively. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on problem‑solving, team leadership, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the site engineering team to deliver high performance and operational excellence
• Manage the daily work of maintenance technicians and contractors, ensuring tasks are prioritised effectively
• Plan and coordinate project works to ensure completion on time and within budget
• Liaise with senior management to schedule maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support CMMS usage to maintain accurate maintenance records and streamline processes
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and process standards across the engineering function
• Provide coaching and mentoring to develop team capability and performance

Requirements

• Formal engineering qualification (HNC, NVQ, or equivalent)
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational abilities
• Prior experience leading multi‑disciplined teams within FMCG (food, pharmaceutical, etc.)

Desirable

• IOSH / NEBOSH certification
• Experience with computer‑based financial or CMMS systems

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Medicash health & wellbeing scheme
• Family‑friendly policies
• EV/ULEV car scheme and cycle‑to‑work scheme