Engineering Supervisor

ATA Recruitment; Pentrecelyn; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is looking for an Engineering Maintenance Shift Supervisor in Wales, United Kingdom. You will oversee a team of maintenance engineers, ensuring operational efficiency and high safety standards. The role offers a competitive salary of £54,394, enhanced overtime rates, and excellent career progression opportunities. Required qualifications include an Electrical or Mechanical qualification and previous supervisory experience in manufacturing. Apply now to be part of a dynamic and diverse organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced overtime rates

Pension contribution

21 shift holidays

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Recognised Electrical or Mechanical qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent).
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Supervisor or similar leadership role.
• Strong people-management skills and ability to drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the shift engineering team.
• Complete scheduled PPM and reactive maintenance work effectively.
• Uphold Health & Safety standards and conduct risk assessments.
• Minimise engineering downtime and monitor repair times.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production needs.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Proactive mindset

Education

Electrical or Mechanical qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC)

Job description

Engineering Maintenance Shift Supervisor

Location: Hope

Salary: £54,394 + Pension + 21 Shift Holidays + OT at 1.5x + Additional Benefits

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off - Days & Nights

The Company

Our client is a leading business within the food manufacturing sector, operating multiple high‑performing sites across the UK. Supplying many of the nation's major grocery retailers, they continue to invest heavily in people, technology, and modern engineering practices.

The Role

As the Engineering Maintenance Shift Supervisor, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all site equipment. You will oversee a team of maintenance engineers, ensuring both planned and reactive tasks are completed to a high standard and in line with best‑practice engineering principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and motivating the shift engineering team.
• Ensuring all scheduled PPM and reactive maintenance work is completed effectively to maximise plant availability.
• Upholding Health & Safety standards at all times, including ownership of dynamic risk assessments.
• Minimising engineering downtime, accurately recording all breakdowns and monitoring repair times.
• Working closely with planning and operations teams to coordinate maintenance activities with production needs.
• Supporting ongoing training and development plans to strengthen both team capability and site performance.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• A recognised Electrical or Mechanical qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC, or equivalent).
• Previous experience working as a Maintenance Supervisor, Lead Engineer, or similar leadership role within manufacturing.
• Strong people‑management skills with the ability to drive performance and promote a positive team culture.
• A proactive, safety‑first mindset and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.

The Benefits

In return, you can expect:

• A competitive salary and enhanced overtime rates (1.5x).
• Strong job security and excellent progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
• Pension contribution.
• 21 shift holidays.
• Additional benefits and ongoing training to support your development.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.