Engineering Supervisor in Turriff

Energy Jobline ZR; Turriff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days including public

Company Pension Scheme (salary sacrif.

Staff Discount in Retail Stores

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee Referral Scheme

Perkbox

Job summary

RECRUITMENTiQ is partnering with a leading agricultural manufacturing business in Aberdeenshire to recruit an Engineering Supervisor. The role leads a skilled workshop team and oversees maintenance, repairs, fabrication and welding on the mobile milling fleet to ensure high-quality service.

You will plan workloads, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance within a busy workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Formal engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and perform under pressure.
• Broad understanding of the agricultural industry.
• Hands-on approach with continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the engineering team, creating a positive and productive working environment.
• Plan, schedule and oversee workshop activities to maximise efficiency and minimise vehicle downtime.
• Ensure preventative maintenance programmes are completed on time.
• Support the team with fabrication, welding, servicing and repairs where required.
• Monitor workshop performance against maintenance KPIs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the Company's maintenance management software.
• Work closely with logistics, operations and other departments to ensure fleet availability.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Ensure workshop documentation, labour records and cost information are completed accurately and submitted on time.

Skills

Welding

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Job DescriptionRECRUITMENTiQ is working in partnership with a business within the agricultural manufacturing sector to assist in their search for an Engineering Supervisor in Aberdeenshire. The experienced Engineering Supervisor will lead a skilled workshop team, ensuring specialist mobile milling machines are maintained to the highest standards and ready to deliver exceptional service to customers. If you are a hands‑on engineering professional with strong leadership skills, welding and fabrication experience, and a passion for developing people, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day operation of our engineering workshop, planning and prioritising workloads while supporting your team to deliver high-quality maintenance, repairs, fabrication and welding on our mobile milling fleet. You will play a key role in minimising downtime, driving workshop performance and ensuring our engineering operation continues to support the business efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the engineering team, creating a positive and productive working environment.
• Plan, schedule and oversee workshop activities to maximise efficiency and minimise vehicle downtime.
• Ensure preventative maintenance programmes are completed on time.
• Support the team with fabrication, welding, servicing and repairs where required.
• Monitor workshop performance against maintenance KPIs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the Company's maintenance management software.
• Work closely with logistics, operations and other departments to ensure fleet availability.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Ensure workshop documentation, labour records and cost information are completed accurately and submitted on time.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and strong leadership capability. You will have:

• A formal engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience in welding and fabrication.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and perform well under pressure.
• A broad understanding of the agricultural industry.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Why Join?

You will be joining one of the UK's leading agricultural businesses where engineering excellence keeps our operations moving. Be offered a supportive team environment, opportunities for development and the chance to make a real impact within a growing and innovative business.

Company Benefits

• Annual leave of 30 days including public holidays
• Company Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Staff Discount in our Retail Stores
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Perkbox