Engineering Supervisor

Venatu Recruitment Group; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

33 days annual leave

Pension

Subsidised on-site canteen

Job summary

Venatu Recruitment Group is seeking an Engineering Maintenance Supervisor to oversee a 6-person team and coordinate maintenance across the site. The role is shift-based, 2.30pm–11pm, with responsibilities including workload planning and ensuring production uptime.

Ideal candidates will have an HNC/HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, PLC knowledge, and a track record in maintenance leadership. Benefits include a subsidised canteen, pension, and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in engineering leadership or supervisory roles.
• Experience planning and managing PPM schedules.
• Working knowledge of PLC systems.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan workloads and allocate tasks effectively, prioritising and completing work efficiently.
• Deliver reactive and planned maintenance with minimal production disruption.
• Source materials and components from external suppliers.
• Ensure repairs and projects meet high standards and regulations.
• Communicate updates between Engineering Manager and Maintenance team.
• Monitor team performance and escalate concerns.
• Maintain IMS Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

PPM scheduling

PLC systems

Maintenance planning

Communication

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

18th Edition qualification

Job description

Engineering Maintenance Supervisor

We are currently supporting a well-established manufacturing business in the recruitment of a Maintenance Supervisor to join their growing operation commutable from Goole, Scunthorpe, Doncaster, Hull, Selby & Leeds.

This is a shift-based role working Monday to Friday on 2.30pm - 11pm.

Salary & Benefits:

• £46,500 basic salary

• Up to £1,000 quarterly bonus

• £1,250 shift allowance

• Subsidised Canteen on site
• 33 Days annual leave
• Pension
• Excellent opportunity for training and development

The Role

Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager, you will take responsibility for supervising a team of 6 andcoordinatingthe maintenance function to ensure operational efficiency across the site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the Engineering Manager to plan workloads and allocate tasks effectively, ensuring work is prioritised and completed efficiently.

• Working closely with departmental managers to ensure both reactive and planned maintenance activities are delivered with minimal disruption to production.

• Liaising with external suppliers to source appropriate materials and components for repairs and improvement projects.

• Ensuring all repairs and site projects are completed to a high standard and in full compliance with relevant regulations.

• Acting as a key link between the Engineering Manager and the Maintenance team, communicating updates and business changes clearly.

• Monitoring team performance, output and standards, escalating any concerns where necessary.

• Maintaining full compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures, including responsibilities outlined within the Integrated Management System (IMS).

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• HNC/HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

• A strong track record of delivering results within an engineering or maintenance environment.

• 18th Edition qualification (with current IEE regulations) – desirable.

• Experience in engineering leadership or supervisory roles, ideally within a manufacturing setting (woodworking experience advantageous).

• Working knowledge of PLC systems.

• Experience planning and managing PPM schedules alongside reactive maintenance.

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate a team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you can play a key role in driving maintenance performance and supporting continued operational growth.

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