Shift Engineering Supervisor - 4 On 4 Off

Alecto Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Training & development

Pension scheme

Discounts (retail & leisure)

Bike to work

Job summary

Enfield-based Shift Engineering Supervisor position, overseeing a team of Maintenance Engineers and Technicians to maximise uptime and reliability. You will lead safety compliance, manage maintenance shutdowns, and drive continuous improvement while coaching staff and delivering strong operational results.

The role requires hands-on leadership, problem solving, and effective communication to align production, engineering, and management.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong CMMS experience.
• Budget and P&L management capability.
• Proficiency with MS Office and willingness to use Trello/Slack.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding ability.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team (Maintenance Engineers and Technicians).
• Reduce downtime by planning work efficiently to maximise uptime.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) to prevent recurring issues and improve reliability.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and manage permits to work with contractors.
• Plan and oversee scheduled shutdowns and critical maintenance activities.
• Communicate performance and priorities through effective handovers and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team development

Decision making

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Trello

Slack

Job description

CS 33435

Shift Engineering Supervisor - 4 on 4 off

Enfield

£58,000 - £60,000

Operations | London, Greater London | Full-Time

Ready to Lead a High-Performing Engineering Team and Make a Real Operational Impact?

If you're an experienced engineering leader who thrives on solving problems, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement-this could be the career move you've been waiting for.

We don't just manage waste-we transform it into opportunity. From sustainable energy generation to innovative recycling solutions, every day is focused on improving efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Now, we're looking for a strong, hands-on Shift Engineering Supervisor to help keep operations running at peak performance.

This is your chance to step into a leadership role where your technical expertise, decision-making, and people management skills will directly influence plant performance, team development, and site safety.

Why This Role Matters

As the Engineering Supervisor, you'll be the driving force behind a skilled team of Maintenance Engineers and Technicians-ensuring plant reliability, minimising downtime, and creating a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance.

You won't just manage the day-to-day.

You'll coach, improve, problem-solve, and lead from the front.

Your ability to prioritise workloads, identify root causes, and deliver operational excellence will have a direct impact on productivity and business success.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Lead and Develop a High-Performing Engineering Team

You'll supervise and support Maintenance Engineers and Technicians, ensuring the team responds quickly and effectively to all operational engineering demands.

You'll mentor, coach, and develop engineers - helping them improve fault finding, problem solving, and technical capability.

Reduce Downtime and Improve Plant Performance

You'll take ownership of engineering priorities, ensuring work is planned efficiently to maximise uptime and minimise disruption.

By leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities, you'll identify recurring issues, prevent future failures, and continuously improve plant reliability.

Drive Safety and Compliance

Safety is non-negotiable.

You'll ensure full compliance with all health and safety procedures, produce and review safety documentation, oversee permit-to-work systems, and manage contractors safely during maintenance and shutdown activities.

Your leadership will help build a strong, safe, and compliant engineering culture across site.

Manage Shutdowns and Critical Maintenance

You'll plan and oversee scheduled shutdown days, coordinating engineering activity, contractor management, permits, and site safety to ensure smooth execution and minimal operational impact.

Communicate Performance and Priorities

Through effective handovers, shift reporting, and cross-functional communication, you'll keep management, production, and engineering teams aligned and informed.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines strong engineering knowledge with confident leadership.

You'll likely come from roles such as:

• Senior Maintenance Engineer
• Engineering Supervisor
• Shift Engineering Manager
• Reliability Engineer
• Plant Engineer
• Site Engineering Manager
• Maintenance Team Leader
• Asset Care Engineer
• Multi-Skilled Engineer
• Operations Engineer
• Or a similar senior engineering role

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong CMMS experience
• Budget and P&L management capability
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and willing to use platforms such as Trello and Slack
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding ability
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

This isn't just another engineering role.

It's an opportunity to build a long-term career with a leading organisation where your contribution genuinely matters.

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training, coaching, and development
• Generous pension scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Holiday and travel discounts
• Bike to work scheme

Be Part of Something Bigger

This is a business committed to improving lives, protecting the environment, and creating a better future through smarter, more sustainable operations.

If you're ready to lead, improve, and make a real operational difference-we'd love to hear from you.