Engineering Supervisor

Recruit4staff LTD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North Wales manufacturer is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead a team in Wrexham. Competitive salary of GBP56,000, great benefits including private family health insurance and a supportive culture aimed at career growth. Essential requirements include hands-on engineering experience and leadership capabilities in a similar role. Join this progressive company to drive continuous improvement and optimize performance.

Benefits

Private family health insurance

10% pension contribution

28 days annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts platform

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a similar engineering leadership role essential.
• Time-served, multi-skilled engineer with hands-on technical ability essential.
• Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive and solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of shift engineers.
• Deliver proactive, planned preventative maintenance.
• Provide hands-on support with reactive maintenance.

Skills

Demonstrable experience in a similar engineering leadership role

Time-served, multi-skilled engineer with hands-on technical ability

Strong problem-solving ability

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience in lean manufacturing principles

Previous experience in food manufacturing

Job description

Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading North Wales manufacturer, in their search for an Engineering Supervisor to work at their site in Wrexham.

For the successful Engineering Supervisor, our client is offering:

• Salary of GBP56,000 p/a
• Hours of work: 4 on 4 off 05:45am to 18:00pm & 17:45pm to 06:00am, however, flexibility will be required to the needs of the business.
• Permanent role with a progressive company
• Private family health insurance
• 10% pension contribution
• 4x death-in-service cover
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• GBP250 refer-a-friend scheme
• Exclusive access to an employee discounts platform
• Professional development opportunities and qualifications
• A supportive culture with excellent career growth potential

The Role Engineering Supervisor:

• Lead and develop a team of shift engineers through performance management, mentoring, and appraisals
• Deliver proactive, planned preventative maintenance to ensure equipment meets capacity and efficiency targets
• Provide hands-on support with reactive maintenance when required, minimising machine downtime
• Ensure a safe environment for all staff and visitors to the manufacturing facility
• Drive continuous improvement and implement energy optimisation initiatives
• Manage contractors on-site and ensure effective project delivery
• Support the introduction and commissioning of new equipment as part of innovation and expansion plans
• Oversee team workload and capacity planning to ensure optimal resource allocation
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across departments and communicate effectively to manage expectations
• Maintain audit readiness in partnership with the Technical and QA teams
• Commit to ongoing professional development and support a high-performance team culture

What our client is looking for in an Engineering Supervisor:

• Demonstrable experience in a similar engineering leadership role ESSENTIAL
• Time-served, multi-skilled engineer with hands-on technical ability ESSENTIAL
• Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive and solution-focused approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in lean manufacturing principles DESIRABLE
• Previous experience in food manufacturing DESIRABLE

Key skills or similar Job Titles:
Maintenance Supervisor, Engineering Team Leader, Lead Engineer, Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager, Shift Engineering Supervisor

Commutable From:
Wrexham, Chester, Oswestry, Mold, Deeside, Ellesmere Port, Shrewsbury, North Wales, Wirral, Flint

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency, or employment business.