Shift Engineering Supervisor - 4 on 4 off

ALECTO RECRUITMENT LTD; Enfield; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training and development

Retail discounts

Holiday discounts

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

A Shift Engineering Supervisor role is available in Enfield, London area for a hands-on leader who can drive performance. You’ll oversee Maintenance Engineers and Technicians to keep the plant reliable and safe, guiding root-cause analyses and continuous improvement.

Salary £58,000–£60,000 per year plus benefits, with a 4-on/4-off shift pattern. This full-time position emphasizes people development, safety culture, and operational excellence within a sustainability-focused operation.

Qualifications

• 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 platforms such as Trello and Slack.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding ability.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Engineering Team.
• Reduce Downtime and Improve Plant Performance.
• Drive Safety and Compliance.
• Manage Shutdowns and Critical Maintenance.
• Communicate Performance and Priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Fault-finding

Communication

Team leadership

Shift management

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Trello

Slack

Job description

Shift Engineering Supervisor - 4 on 4 off (CS 33435) Enfield, England

Salary: GBP58000 - GBP60000 per annum + benefits

CS 33435

Shift Engineering Supervisor - 4 on 4 off

Enfield

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 ShiftEngineering 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
• Reliability Engineer
• Plant Engineer
• Maintenance Team Leader
• Asset Care Engineer
• Multi‑Skilled Engineer
• Operations Engineer
• Or a similar senior engineering role
• 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

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training, coaching, and development
• 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.