Engineering Supervisor

Moulton Bulb Co. Ltd; Moulton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

On-site canteen

Free parking

Bereavement leave

Sick pay

EAP & DoctorLine

Long service rewards

Shallot More discounts

Wellbeing hub

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

The Moulton Bulb Company is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead the engineering team across daily call outs and planned maintenance at the packhouse. You will coordinate maintenance schedules, ensure equipment runs at peak efficiency, and drive improvements with the CMMS system.

The ideal candidate is a qualified mechanical and electrical engineer with strong leadership, project management, and a proactive, solution-minded approach. Training and progression are supported by the company.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified mechanical and electrical engineer with commercial experience.
• Multi-skilled engineer with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment of frequent change.
• Ability to prioritise workload as the working situation develops.
• Keen eye for detail on both machinery and administration.
• Good interpersonal skills – verbal and written.
• Project manager with the ability to efficiently prioritise workload to optimise performance.
• Ability to manage and liaise with a variety of cross-functional team members.
• Be proactive and solution minded.
• Ability to effectively organise/schedule work to minimise downtime.
• Previous experience in using a stick welder or the ability to be trained in this area.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of engineers, providing guidance and support in their daily tasks.
• Support the engineering team to meet proactive and preventative maintenance requirements.
• Manage, control, and plan all planned maintenance work using the department CMMS system.
• Oversee engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Work closely with the Packhouse Manager, Team Leaders and Line Leaders to understand, investigate, and rectify running issues to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Develop and maintain SOPs in conjunction with the training team for engineering processes.
• Support the Engineering Manager to ensure engineering policies and procedures meet BRC and customer requirements.
• Complete on time, all maintenance, servicing and calibration requirements on factory equipment and documentation.
• Manage and supervise external contractors working onsite, ensuring policy and procedural requirements are adhered to.
• Conduct risk assessments where appropriate prior to engineering works onsite to ensure food safety.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Maintenance planning

Team leadership

CMMS

Risk assessment

Preventive maintenance

SOP development

Job description

What We Are Looking For

An Engineering Supervisor to supervise and co-ordinate the engineering team on all daily and nightly call outs/break downs. Undertake, manage and maintain planned maintenance/calibration schedules across the site. Ensure the machinery in the packhouse runs at maximum efficiency with minimal breakdowns.

The position

• Supervise a team of engineers, providing guidance and support in their daily tasks.


• Support the engineering team to meet proactive and preventative maintenance requirements.


• Manage, control, and plan all planned maintenance work using the department CMMS system.


• Oversee engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.


• Work closely with the Packhouse Manager, Team Leaders and Line Leaders to understand, investigate, and rectify running issues to ensure that we achieve maximum efficiency from our equipment.


• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) in conjunction with the training team for engineering processes.


• Support the Engineering Manager ensure engineering policies and procedures meet BRC and customer requirements.


• Complete on time, all maintenance, servicing and calibration requirements on factory equipment and associated documentation as required and to guidelines.


• Manage and supervise external contractors working onsite, ensuring policy and procedural requirements are communicated and adhered to at all times.


• Conduct risk assessments where appropriate prior to engineering works taking place onsite to ensure food safety.


• Manage, control, and restock all machine parts held in engineering store areas.


• Control and deliver the department's engineering KPI's.


• Implement training programmes for the engineering team.


• Arranging and performing the regular maintenance of the fire alarm aspiration system.


• Assist in addressing faults and false alarms reported from the site fire alarm system.


• Work closely with NIR Grader and Goldwood engineering teams when required.


• Assist in the commissioning and installation of new machinery or factory refurbishments.


• Deputise for the engineering manager for HACCP as required.


• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in engineering technology.

The perfect candidate should have

• Fully qualified mechanical and electrical engineer with commercial experience is essential


• Multi-skilled engineer with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment of frequent change.


• Ability to prioritise workload as the working situation develops.


• Keen eye for detail on both machinery and administration.


• Good interpersonal skills – verbal and written.


• Project manager with the ability to efficiently prioritise workload to optimise performance.


• Ability to manage and liaise with a variety of cross-functional team members.


• Be proactive and solution minded.


• Ability to effectively organise/schedule work to minimise downtime.


• Previous experience in using a stick welder or the ability to be trained in this area.

Why Join Moulton Bulb Company?

In Addition To a Competitive Salary, We Offer

• Competitive company pension scheme


• On-site staff canteen


• Free, convenient on-site parking


• Compassionate paid bereavement leave


• Company sick pay
  
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & DoctorLine access


• Long service rewards and recognition


• Christmas gift voucher as a thank you from us


• Supportive family-run business that values its people


• Savings and cashback offers through the exclusive Moulton Bulb discount platform "Shallot More"


• Free access to a comprehensive wellbeing hub


• Committed to providing training and development opportunities


• Clear career progression pathways and internal promotion opportunities

If you are looking to make your mark and grow with a company that values it's employees, we'd love to hear from you!