Engineering Supervisor

O.C.O Technology Ltd; Tetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Engineering Supervisor to lead their maintenance team. This dynamic role involves ensuring the continuous and safe operation of heavy plant and equipment. Key responsibilities include planning maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with HSEQ standards, and providing guidance to the team. The ideal candidate should possess an engineering qualification and have experience in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in heavy industrial maintenance, including mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Proactive, organised, and flexible with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance team to deliver preventative and reactive maintenance efficiently and safely.
• Plan and prioritise maintenance activities, minimise downtime, and optimise production.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) standards.
• Monitor departmental costs, manage spares and materials, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide hands-on guidance and fault-finding expertise to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Communication skills

Education

Engineering qualification (C&G, NVQ, BTEC, HND, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

O.C.O Technology Ltd specializes in carbon capture, sustainable construction products, and waste treatment. Operating three sites in the UK (Wretham, Avonmouth, and Leeds) with a growing global presence, the company has been a pioneer in Accelerated Carbonation Technology (ACT) since establishing its first facility in 2012. Using ACT, O.C.O permanently captures CO2 as stable carbonate minerals and converts thermal residues into carbon-neutral aggregate, marketed as M-LS (Manufactured LimeStone), for the construction industry. This innovative process not only contributes to sustainable construction but also offers effective waste treatment solutions by stabilizing contaminants, improving waste handling, and reducing disposal costs.

Location: Wretham, Thetford Norfolk

Reports To: Site Manager

We are looking for a hands-on Engineering Supervisor to lead our maintenance team and ensure the continuous, safe operation of heavy plant and equipment. This is a dynamic role for a proactive, technically skilled leader with experience in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems and LV electrical fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance team to deliver preventative and reactive maintenance efficiently and safely.
• Plan and prioritise maintenance activities, minimise downtime, and optimise production.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) standards.
• Monitor departmental costs, manage spares and materials, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide hands-on guidance and fault-finding expertise to the team.

Requirements

• Engineering qualification (C&G, NVQ, BTEC, HND, or equivalent)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Experience in heavy industrial maintenance, including mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Proactive, organised, and flexible with excellent communication skills

This is your chance to make a real impact, leading a skilled team and driving operational excellence.