Engineering Supervisor

VPK Packaging UK and Ireland; Selby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

VPK Packaging UK and Ireland is seeking an Engineering Supervisor in Selby to support the Engineering Manager in leading and coordinating maintenance activities. You will supervise engineers and technicians, ensure equipment reliability, promote safety, and drive continuous improvement.

You will plan and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, monitor uptime, manage projects with contractors, and mentor team members while maintaining detailed records.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an engineering or maintenance supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and engineering best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support engineering and maintenance teams to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement improvements to maximise uptime and reliability.
• Coordinate engineering projects, installations, and upgrades.
• Manage contractor activities and ensure work is completed safely and to specification.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and development opportunities for team members.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
• Support root cause analysis and problem-solving activities for equipment failures.
• Manage engineering resources and materials effectively.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Problem solving

Planning & coordination

CMMS

Communication

Health & safety

Education

HND/BA in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Engineering Supervisor at VPK, Selby supporting the Engineering Manager to lead and coordinate engineering and maintenance activities within our operation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring equipment reliability, promoting a strong safety culture, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

What you will do

• Supervise and support engineering and maintenance teams to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement improvements to maximise uptime and reliability.
• Coordinate engineering projects, installations, and upgrades.
• Manage contractor activities and ensure work is completed safely and to specification.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and development opportunities for team members.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
• Support root cause analysis and problem-solving activities for equipment failures.
• Manage engineering resources and materials effectively.
• Degree, Higher National Diploma (HND), or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical,

Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.

• Proven experience in an engineering or maintenance supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and engineering best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement training.
• Health and Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH).
• Experience managing engineering projects and contractors.
• BOAS trained or experience with working with boilers and live steam

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.