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Engineering Supervisor

The Sterling Choice
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Okehampton, Devon EX20, England

Salary

£44,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking an Engineering Supervisor to support the Engineering Manager and lead a team of engineers on a busy manufacturing site.
  • This hands-on leadership role requires leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and engineering qualifications, either mechanical or electrical.
  • The position involves managing day-to-day operations, coaching engineers during breakdowns, and overseeing time-critical repairs.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates should have a solid understanding of PPM, reactive maintenance, and continuous improvement.
  • If you possess the necessary skills and temperament to lead effectively, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

You know those jobs where you're just reacting to chaos all day? This isn’t that (at least, not most of the time).

We’re looking for a practical, sleeves-rolled-up Engineering Supervisor to support the Engineering Manager and lead a team of engineers on a busy manufacturing site. It’s a hands-on leadership role—equal parts people, process, and problem-solving.

You’ll be the person engineers turn to when the plant goes down. The one who keeps the PPM running on time, the breakdowns under control, and the Engineering Manager sane.

 

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Running the day-to-day of the engineering team and keeping maintenance efficient

  • Coaching engineers during breakdowns and overseeing time-critical repairs

  • Leading PPM schedules and driving plant reliability

  • Managing contractors, tools, and the odd fire drill (figuratively and literally)

  • Improving site standards around safety, hygiene, and compliance

  • Reporting on performance, KPIs, and making the department sharper all-round

  • Acting as second-in-command to the Engineering Manager and stepping up when needed

 

What You'll Need:

  • Leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

  • Engineering qualifications (mechanical, electrical, or both)

  • Solid understanding of PPM, reactive maintenance, CI, and audits

  • The ability to coach a team, liaise with production, and still get your hands dirty

  • A bit of diplomacy – you’ll be juggling priorities between ops, engineers, and contractors

 

 

If you’ve got the toolkit and the temperament to lead a team without losing your cool (or your spanner), this one’s for you.

Apply now – and let’s have a proper conversation.

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