Engineering Supervisor
Days
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.