Merthyr Tydfil
4 on, 4 off, Days & Nights
£50,000 - £52,000
We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Supervisor to join an established food manufacturing site in Merthyr Tydfil.
This is a hands on leadership role, responsible for managing a team of Multi Skilled Engineers and ensuring the site maintains continuous production through effective preventative maintenance, breakdown response and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will have a strong engineering background alongside previous experience supervising or leading an engineering team within a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of Multi Skilled Engineers on shift
Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities
Respond effectively to breakdowns and minimise production downtime
Provide technical and behavioural support to engineers and apprentices
Drive preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives
Act as a technical resource for engineering projects and specifications
Analyse maintenance and production data to identify areas for improvement
Promote best practice across the engineering function
Ensure all engineering activities are completed safely and in line with company proceduresThe Candidate
Electrical and/or Mechanical engineering qualification
Previous experience in a maintenance engineering environment
Experience leading or supervising an engineering team
Strong electrical and mechanical fault finding knowledge
PLC knowledge and operational awareness
Domestic wiring experience
Boiler / steam experience would be advantageous
Experience with continuous improvement and Lean methodologies
Strong communication, coaching and relationship-building skills
Organised, disciplined and able to work under pressure
Proactive approach with the ability to work on own initiativeThis is a great opportunity for an experienced Engineering Supervisor looking for a permanent leadership position within a well-established manufacturing environment, offering £50,000 - £52,000 on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern
Salary description
£50000.00 - £52000.00 per year