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.

About the Role

As 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.

Working 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the dayshift engineering team, providing leadership, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Ensure the reliable operation of all mechanical and electrical equipment across the site.
• Plan, prioritise, and allocate reactive and preventative maintenance activities.
• Lead effective response to breakdowns, minimising downtime and production impact.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including reliability improvements and maintenance best practice.
• Support machine trials, installations, and development projects.
• Liaise closely with production teams and contractors to coordinate work safely and efficiently.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, food safety, and engineering standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and KPIs.
• Uphold high standards of housekeeping, workshop organisation, and engineering discipline.

What We're Looking For

• Time-served engineer with a recognised electrical qualification.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or senior engineering role.
• Background in food manufacturing or a similar FMCG environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Confident leader with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage engineers.
• Organised, proactive, and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Flexible and pragmatic approach to meeting business needs.

Interested?

Give me a call! Whether you're already hooked or just want to find out more, you can reach me, Ben, on 01780 480530 or email ben.gough@morepeople.co.uk

You can also message me on LinkedIn if that's easier. Don't worry about having an up-to-date CV, we can sort that out later.