Engineering Supervisor: 4 on/4 off Shift Lead

CV Technical; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CV Technical in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of Multi Skilled Engineers on a 4 on, 4 off days and nights shift, ensuring continuous production through proactive maintenance and strict safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have an electrical and/or mechanical engineering background with PLC knowledge, hands-on leadership experience in manufacturing, and a track record in continuous improvement and coaching across shifts.

Qualifications

• Electrical and/or Mechanical engineering qualification required.
• Experience supervising an engineering team in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault finding in electrical and mechanical systems.
• PLC knowledge and operating awareness.
• Lean methodologies and continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Multi Skilled Engineers on shift.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Respond effectively to breakdowns and minimise production downtime.
• Provide technical and behavioural support to engineers and apprentices.
• Drive preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a technical resource for engineering projects and specifications.
• Analyse maintenance and production data to identify areas for improvement.
• Promote best practice across the engineering function.
• Ensure all engineering activities are completed safely and in line with company procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance engineering

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Education

Electrical/Mechanical engineering qualification

Tools

PLC knowledge

Boiler/steam knowledge

Domestic wiring experience

Job description

CV Technical in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of Multi Skilled Engineers on a 4 on, 4 off days and nights shift, ensuring continuous production through proactive maintenance and strict safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have an electrical and/or mechanical engineering background with PLC knowledge, hands-on leadership experience in manufacturing, and a track record in continuous improvement and coaching across shifts.