Job Description
Engineering Supervisor – Food Manufacturing
Location: Westlea, County Durham
Salary: Excellent package + comprehensive benefits
Recruiter: Alexander Steele
Alexander Steele is proud to be working in partnership with a leading food manufacturing business as they look to appoint an Engineering Supervisor to join their site leadership team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced engineer to step into a supervisory role with a well-established food manufacturer that offers a highly competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, support and motivate a team of engineers to deliver effective maintenance and engineering solutions.
* Oversee both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities to minimise downtime.
* Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met.
* Work collaboratively with production, quality, and H&S teams to meet site objectives.
* Support the development and training of engineering staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory, company, and health & safety requirements.
The Candidate:
* Proven experience as a multi-skilled engineer within food manufacturing or a similar fast-paced FMCG environment.
* Previous supervisory or team leader experience would be highly desirable.
* Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
* Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive, hands-on approach.
* Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to engage and motivate teams.
What’s on Offer:
* A highly competitive salary (DOE)
* Excellent company benefits package
* Opportunity to join a successful, forward-thinking food manufacturer with strong career development prospects