Engineering Supervisor
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £50,000 – £53,000 DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, Days (45 hours/week)
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Are you a hands-on, multi-skilled engineer with a passion for leadership and continuous improvement? Ready to step into a pivotal role within a high-volume manufacturing environment? This Engineering Supervisor opportunity could be what you’ve been waiting for.
About the Role
We’re seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead a small team of Maintenance Engineers in a fast-paced, heavy industrial setting. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of plant machinery, driving performance, and fostering a culture of development and accountability.
This is a hands-on leadership role, you’ll be on the tools when needed, but also managing workflow, mentoring your team, and working closely with the Engineering Manager on strategic improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, support, and develop a team of Maintenance Engineers
- Oversee reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
- Fault finding and diagnostics on mechanical and electrical systems
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the plant
- Manage team workload and ensure optimal resource allocation
- Collaborate with the Engineering Manager on project planning and execution
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, and compliance
What We’re Looking For
- Supervisory experience in food manufacturing or FMCG
- Multi-skilled in both electrical and mechanical maintenance
- Proven experience in high-volume or heavy industrial manufacturing
- Strong leadership skills — able to motivate and guide a team
- Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Engineering qualification (Level 3 or higher) required
- A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous learning and development
Desireables
- Exposure to lean manufacturing or CI methodologies
If you’re ready to take the next step in your engineering career and lead from the front as our Engineering Supervisor, we want to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Luke Donnellan at Orion Electrotech Aylesbury for more information:
luke.donnellan@orion-group.co.uk
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