Engineering Supervisor

Identify Talent; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing SME in Hull is seeking an Engineering Lead to oversee site maintenance activities. This hands-on role requires technical expertise and team leadership to enhance asset reliability and ensure compliance with safety and food quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and mechanical experience, a recognized engineering qualification, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Company pension

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering qualification in maintenance engineering or equivalent.
• Strong electrical and mechanical experience in food or FMCG.
• Proven team leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small engineering team for maintenance activities.
• Deliver and improve preventative maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams for compliance.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Team leadership

Lean principles

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement tools

Health and Safety knowledge

BRC standards familiarity

Education

NVQ Level 3 or higher in maintenance engineering

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Lead
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
Salary: GBP48,000 GBP57,000

Company Overview

Join a leading food manufacturing SME based in Hull with a strong heritage in delivering high-quality bakery products and dips to markets worldwide. Known for its innovation, commitment to sustainability, and a collaborative working culture, the business offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Lead to make a real impact within a fast-paced environment.

Role Summary

As Engineering Lead, you will take ownership of all site maintenance activities, leading a small engineering team to deliver efficient and effective engineering support across the plant. This is a hands-on role, requiring both technical ability and team leadership to drive performance, improve asset reliability, and ensure high standards of compliance, safety, and food quality.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and support a small team of engineers to deliver planned and reactive maintenance activities across all mechanical, electrical, and utilities assets

• Act as the primary point of contact for maintenance during production start-ups, shutdowns, size changes, and process troubleshooting

• Deliver and improve preventative maintenance schedules (PPMs) while supporting fault finding and implementing corrective actions

• Promote a proactive culture of continuous improvement by identifying efficiency opportunities and adopting new technologies

• Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure full compliance with BRC standards, GMP, HACCP, and food safety requirements

• Maintain a strong safety-first approach reporting hazards, mitigating risks, and supporting a safe working environment

• Monitor asset performance and lead improvement initiatives to increase uptime, reduce waste, and optimise cost efficiency

• Provide coaching and development to the engineering team, creating a culture of ownership and professional growth

Skills and Experience Required

• Recognised engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or higher) in maintenance engineering or equivalent

• Strong electrical and mechanical experience within a food or FMCG manufacturing environment

• Proven team leadership or supervisory experience

• Solid understanding of Lean principles, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools

• Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations and best practices

• Familiarity with BRC standards and food manufacturing compliance is highly desirable

Benefits

• Competitive salary (GBP48,000 GBP57,000)

• Company pension

• Day-based working pattern (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM)

• Supportive team environment and opportunities for development