Engineering Supervisor

Engineering SupervisorDays £45,000 + overtime (paid at 1.5x) Okehampton, Devon

Take the lead in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering role...

Are you a natural leader who thrives in a fast-moving manufacturing environment? Are you ready to step into a role where your expertise will directly impact production up time and team performance?

We're working with a long-established and well-invested manufacturer with a strong presence in the Devon area. They're looking to appoint an Engineering Supervisor to support the Engineering Manager in driving performance, reliability, and continuous improvement across site.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and people-focused engineer looking to step into a leadership role - or for a current supervisor looking for a fresh challenge.

This is what you'll be doing:

You'll oversee and support a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring that all plant, machinery, and systems are maintained to the highest standards. This includes:

• Leading day-to-day engineering activities, overseeing breakdown response, and assigning tasks.
• Ensuring all planned preventative maintenance is completed on time and to standard.
• Coaching and developing engineers on shift, especially during high-pressure situations.
• Reducing breakdowns through proactive maintenance strategies and root cause analysis.
• Working closely with production and site teams to minimise downtime and optimise plant performance.
• Managing contractors, work permits, and ensuring safety compliance at all times.
• Supporting continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives across the department.
• Monitoring and maintaining KPIs for engineering performance.
• Participating in the engineering call-out rota (approx. every 6 weeks)

What you'll need to succeed:

• A time-served engineer or qualified maintenance professional (mechanical or electrical).
• Proven supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Excellent understanding of planned and reactive maintenance within fast-paced operations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead from the front.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable using CMMS systems and producing maintenance reports.

And this is what you'll get in return:

• A starting salary of circa £45,000 based on 40 hours per week.
• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• Participation in a call-out rota with paid attendance outside hours.
• Opportunities for career progression and further development.
• The chance to join a secure, forward-thinking business that invests in its people and equipment.

Are you up to the challenge?If you're ready to lead a strong engineering team and make a real impact on site performance, apply now.

For a confidential chat, get in touch with Engineering Recruiter Liam Reid today. Don't forget to ask about our referral scheme if you know someone who would be a great fit.