Engineering Supervisor - Manufacturing

Interaction Recruitment Group; Henlow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Pension - up to 7% employer match

Life assurance - 4x annual salary

Enhanced family leave benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Engineering Supervisor to join a busy manufacturing site in Henlow. You will oversee engineering activities, drive equipment improvements, lead projects, and mentor the team to boost reliability and efficiency while ensuring health and safety compliance.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising engineering activities in manufacturing.
• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Experience with high-speed manufacturing machinery.
• Solid understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Proven fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Background in manufacturing or production environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering activities across the manufacturing site.
• Oversee maintenance, improvements and modifications to production machinery.
• Lead engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the design, development and installation of manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues.
• Work with high-speed machinery, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Liaise with production teams, management and external suppliers.
• Manage project costs and present improvement proposals.
• Support and develop engineering team members.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Engineering supervision

Electrical & mechanical

High-speed machinery

Pneumatic & hydraulic

Fault finding

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Engineering Supervisor - Manufacturing

Location: Henlow, Bedfordshire
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

Interaction Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Engineering Supervisor to join an established manufacturing company based in Henlow.

The successful candidate will oversee engineering activities, support machinery improvements and lead projects to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering activities across the manufacturing site.

• Oversee maintenance, improvements and modifications to production machinery.

• Lead engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support the design, development and installation of manufacturing equipment.

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues.

• Work with high-speed machinery, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

• Liaise with production teams, management and external suppliers.

• Manage project costs and present improvement proposals.

• Support and develop engineering team members.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Previous engineering supervisory or project leadership experience.

• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge.

• Experience working with high-speed manufacturing machinery.

• Good understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

• Experience with machinery improvements and engineering projects.

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

• Holiday purchase scheme

• Company pension - up to 7% employer match

• Life assurance - 4x annual salary

• Enhanced family leave benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme