Engineering Supervisor

Ambitions Personnel; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor in Doncaster. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining peak machinery performance and leading a skilled team while upholding safety standards. Ideal for those who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy technical challenges.

Qualifications

• Strong background in engineering and team leadership within manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of plant equipment and production machinery.
• Experience in troubleshooting and handling technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering Manager in ensuring machinery performance.
• Lead team through preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain accurate records and support audits.

Skills

Engineering

Team Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Technical Decision-Making

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Engineering Supervisor – Food Manufacturing – Doncaster
£49,000–£51,000 (Depending on Experience)

We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on Engineering Supervisor to join a fast-paced food production site in Doncaster. If you’ve got a sharp eye for maintenance, know how to lead from the front, and enjoy the buzz of keeping a factory running like a well-oiled machine, this one’s for you.

The role at a glance:

Supporting the Engineering Manager to ensure machinery, equipment, and systems are running at peak performance.

Leading your team through preventative maintenance and repair work—without disrupting production.

Upholding food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards like a boss.

Keeping accurate maintenance records and supporting internal and external audits.

Being the go-to person for troubleshooting and technical decision-making.

What we’re after:

Strong background in engineering and team leadership within a manufacturing environment (bonus points if it's food-related).

Solid understanding of plant equipment and production machinery.

Experience using CMMS or similar systems (nice to have, not a dealbreaker).

Confident communicator with the ability to guide and mentor engineers on shift.

Someone cool under pressure, solutions-focused, and ready to step in when things go sideways.

What’s in it for you:

The chance to lead a skilled team in a role that actually values your input.

Monday to Friday schedule (let’s talk about the specifics).

No corporate nonsense—just a team that gets the job done.

Give me a call on07810 022392 / 01636 611320…… happy to take calls after 5pm or What’s app me and I’ll call you back!

LinkedInJo Botton – drop me a message if that's easier.

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