Engineering Supervisor
Location: Pontarddulais.
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 plus excellent benefits.
Yolk Recruitment is partnering with a forward‑thinking manufacturer in Pontarddulais to recruit an Engineering Supervisor who will oversee engineering operations and boost plant performance in a state‑of‑the‑art facility. This vital leadership position blends technical expertise with team management, project delivery, and ongoing enhancements. Monday‑Friday, 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities
* Direct and motivate engineering staff, scheduling tasks and aligning efforts with site goals for equipment, buildings, and initiatives.
* Lead health and safety efforts across engineering zones, promoting robust protocols to protect all personnel.
* Champion organisation and cleanliness initiatives in engineering spaces, fostering a disciplined work environment.
* Maintain current procedures, hazard evaluations, and team capability records to support compliance and readiness.
* Track key performance metrics for engineering, leveraging insights to elevate results through targeted guidance.
* Oversee external service providers, verify safety documentation, and conduct orientation sessions.
* Collaborate across departments to sequence tasks, cut interruptions, and implement operational upgrades.
* Guarantee timely completion of mandatory equipment checks with full records.
* Monitor capital investments and departmental finances to optimise spending and gains.
* Maintain site infrastructure and support systems.
* Integrate scheduled upkeep, urgent fixes, and forward‑looking strategies to evolve maintenance practices.
* Spearhead enhancement initiatives within timelines and budgets, involving production colleagues and proven methods.
* Advance reliability programs and daily upkeep across production areas.
* Control spare parts inventory to meet demands while adhering to financial plans.
Qualifications
* Completed apprenticeship plus HNC‑level (or similar) qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
* 5+ years in engineering upkeep, processes, or projects, including 2‑3 years leading teams or operations.
* Solid grasp of mechanical/electrical setups, control systems, and relevant standards.
* Background in planned and advanced maintenance techniques, informed by performance data.
* Skilled at analysing technical drawings for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
* Proficient in IT tools like MS Office, with ease handling metrics and financial oversight.
* Supportive leadership approach that develops talent and forges site‑wide partnerships.
* Results‑oriented attitude, spotting opportunities, crafting fixes, and driving execution.
* Excellent interpersonal abilities for pitching concepts, persuading stakeholders, and covering for senior roles.
Benefits
* Well‑paid, secure shift role with great benefits and a strong pension.
* Chance to build a proactive, reliability‑focused engineering approach in an expanding firm.
* Commitment to technology and talent growth, offering clear paths for advancement.
* Team up with an open‑minded operations group that values your input.
* Thrive at a respected, innovative South Wales operation supported by international resources.
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