Engineering Supervisor in PE1

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Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor to lead a busy engineering function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineering professional who enjoys leading people, driving performance, and ensuring engineering excellence across day-shift operations.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nAs Engineering Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day engineering activities, ensuring equipment reliability, and leading a team of engineers to support production effectively. You will balance hands-on engineering with people management, planning, and continuous improvement, playing a key role in maximising uptime, safety, and operational efficiency.\n\nWorking closely with the Engineering Manager, Production Managers, and Line Leaders, you will help drive a proactive maintenance culture while developing your team and embedding best practices.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nSupervise and support the dayshift engineering team, providing leadership, coaching, and technical guidance.\nEnsure the reliable operation of all mechanical and electrical equipment across the site.\nPlan, prioritise, and allocate reactive and preventative maintenance activities.\nLead effective response to breakdowns, minimising downtime and production impact.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives, including reliability improvements and maintenance best practice.\nSupport machine trials, installations, and development projects.\nLiaise closely with production teams and contractors to coordinate work safely and efficiently.\nEnsure full compliance with health & safety, food safety, and engineering standards.\nMaintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and KPIs.\nUphold high standards of housekeeping, workshop organisation, and engineering discipline.

\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nTime-served engineer with a recognised electrical qualification.\nPrevious experience in a supervisory or senior engineering role.\nBackground in food manufacturing or a similar FMCG environment.\nStrong fault-finding and diagnostic capability across electrical and mechanical systems.\nConfident leader with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage engineers.\nOrganised, proactive, and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.\nStrong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.\nCommitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.\nFlexible and pragmatic approach to meeting business needs. \n\nInterested?\n\nGive me a call! Whether you're already hooked or just want to find out more, you can reach me, Ben, on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)\n\nYou can also message me on LinkedIn if that's easier.

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