Engineering Supervisor – Food Manufacturing & TPM Lead

TipTopJob; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead day-to-day engineering and maintenance across production and utilities at our Doncaster site in South Yorkshire. You will drive downtime reduction, implement proactive PPMs, and uphold UK safety and food safety standards.

You will supervise a shift-based engineering team, coordinate breakdown responses, and support continuous improvement initiatives including TPM. A hands-on, proactive leader with strong problem-solving skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or senior engineering role within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge.
• Experience with automated production lines and manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Good understanding of health and safety and food safety requirements in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day engineering and maintenance activities across production and utilities.
• Ensure planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules are completed effectively and on time.
• Respond to breakdowns, prioritising actions to minimise production downtime.
• Support fault-finding and root cause analysis on mechanical, electrical, and automation issues.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained in line with manufacturer guidelines and site standards.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of engineers on shift.
• Manage breakdowns effectively utilising resources to minimise downtime impact on the business.
• Allocate work, manage shift handovers, and ensure effective communication within the team.
• Support training, coaching, and competency development of engineering staff.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure team compliance with site policies.
• Ensure all engineering work is carried out in compliance with UK health and safety legislation, including PUWER and LOLER.
• Enforce safe systems of work, including permit-to-work and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Support food safety, hygiene, and BRC / GFSI standards within engineering activities.
• Participate in audits and inspections as required.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improving equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives such as TPM and lean manufacturing.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and projects.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs and contribute to performance reviews.

Job description

TipTopJob is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead day-to-day engineering and maintenance across production and utilities at our Doncaster site in South Yorkshire. You will drive downtime reduction, implement proactive PPMs, and uphold UK safety and food safety standards.

You will supervise a shift-based engineering team, coordinate breakdown responses, and support continuous improvement initiatives including TPM. A hands-on, proactive leader with strong problem-solving skills is essential.