Engineering Supervisor

Ganymede; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business in food manufacturing in the UK is seeking an Engineering Maintenance Shift Supervisor to lead a team in ensuring reliable site equipment operation. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance tasks, upholding safety standards, and coordinating with operations. Candidates should have an Electrical or Mechanical qualification, strong leadership skills, and previous supervisory experience in manufacturing. The role offers a competitive salary, pension, and additional benefits across a 4 on/4 off shift pattern.

Benefits

Pension contribution

21 shift holidays

Enhanced overtime rates (1.5x)

Additional benefits and ongoing training

Qualifications

• Recognised Electrical or Mechanical qualification.
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Supervisor or similar.
• Strong people-management and performance-driving skills.
• Proactive, safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the engineering team.
• Ensure effective completion of scheduled maintenance.
• Uphold Health & Safety standards.
• Minimise engineering downtime.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production.
• Support ongoing training and development.

Skills

Leadership and coaching

Health & Safety adherence

Team performance management

Proactive decision-making

Education

Electrical or Mechanical qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC)

Job description

Engineering Maintenance Shift Supervisor
Location: Hope Salary: 54,394 + Pension + 21 Shift Holidays + OT at 1.5x + Additional Benefits Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off - Days & Nights

The Company

Our client is a leading business within the food manufacturing sector, operating multiple high-performing sites across the UK. Supplying many of the nation's major grocery retailers, they continue to invest heavily in people, technology, and modern engineering practices.

The Role

As the Engineering Maintenance Shift Supervisor , you will play a key leadership role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all site equipment. You will oversee a team of maintenance engineers, ensuring both planned and reactive tasks are completed to a high standard and in line with best-practice engineering principles.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, coaching, and motivating the shift engineering team.
• Ensuring all scheduled PPM and reactive maintenance work is completed effectively to maximise plant availability.
• Upholding Health & Safety standards at all times, including ownership of dynamic risk assessments.
• Minimising engineering downtime, accurately recording all breakdowns and monitoring repair times.
• Working closely with planning and operations teams to coordinate maintenance activities with production needs.
• Supporting ongoing training and development plans to strengthen both team capability and site performance.

The Candidate

• A recognised Electrical or Mechanical qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC, or equivalent).
• Previous experience working as a Maintenance Supervisor, Lead Engineer, or similar leadership role within manufacturing.
• Strong people-management skills with the ability to drive performance and promote a positive team culture.
• A proactive, safety-first mindset and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.

The Benefits

• A competitive salary and enhanced overtime rates (1.5x).
• Strong job security and excellent progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
• Pension contribution.
• 21 shift holidays.
• Additional benefits and ongoing training to support your development.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.