Engineering Supervisor: Lead Maintenance & Reliability

Taryn Hall Recruitment; Selby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

VPK in Selby is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead and coordinate engineering and maintenance activities within our operation. The role requires supervising engineers and technicians, promoting safety, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

You will plan maintenance schedules, monitor performance, and manage projects and contractors to maximise uptime and reliability. Strong leadership and CMMS proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• Proven experience in a supervisory engineering or maintenance role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support engineering and maintenance teams to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement improvements to maximise uptime and reliability.
• Coordinate engineering projects, installations, and upgrades.
• Manage contractor activities and ensure work is completed safely and to specification.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and development opportunities for team members.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
• Support root cause analysis and problem-solving activities for equipment failures.
• Manage engineering resources and materials effectively.

Skills

Leadership & people management

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Preventative maintenance

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical) or HND

Job description

VPK in Selby is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead and coordinate engineering and maintenance activities within our operation. The role requires supervising engineers and technicians, promoting safety, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

You will plan maintenance schedules, monitor performance, and manage projects and contractors to maximise uptime and reliability. Strong leadership and CMMS proficiency are essential.