Engineering Supervisor – Llansantffraid (SY22 6AQ)
Wynnstay, a leading UK agricultural supplies business, is seeking a skilled and proactive Engineering Supervisor to oversee all maintenance activities at our Llansantffraid site.
Reporting directly to the National Engineering Manager, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all mechanical and electrical equipment critical to the production of high-quality animal feed.
The Opportunity:
The successful candidate will:
* Supervise the safe and effective maintenance of all electrical and mechanical equipment on site
* Respond quickly and efficiently to breakdowns, minimising production downtime
* Collaborate with senior managers on budgets, capital expenditure, and site planning
* Manage supplier relationships, order spare parts, and develop preventative maintenance routines
* Oversee contractor activities, including issuing permits and managing ongoing refurbishment projects
* Ensure all maintenance activities comply with regulatory standards (e.g. UFAS) and internal policies (e.g. ladder register, equipment logs)
* Liaise with internal stakeholders such as the Head of Milling and Production Manager – Feed Division
* Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture, following company policies and procedures
* Participate in an on-call rota to support urgent or critical maintenance outside of core hours
* Maintain spare parts inventory and ensure stock levels meet operational needs
* Use iAuditor software for inspections, maintenance tracking, and reporting
The Person:
Essential:
* Recognised engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering)
* Proven experience maintaining electrical and mechanical plant/equipment
* Experience diagnosing and rectifying breakdowns in an industrial environment
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Good IT skills for digital record-keeping
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team
* Able to remain calm and effective under pressure
* Willing to be part of an on-call rota
Desirable:
* IOSH or NEBOSH certification
* Experience in a feed mill or similar manufacturing setting
* Familiarity with UFAS or similar industry codes of practice
* Experience using iAuditor or similar software
* Full UK driving licence
* Willingness to undertake further training and development
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer from a manufacturing or process-driven background—ideally within feed, food, or agricultural production—looking to step into a supervisory role, or for an existing supervisor seeking a fresh challenge in a fast-paced, production-led environment.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive:
* Profit related annual bonus
* Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores
* 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Employee Assistant Programs – WeCare/MyStrength/Toothfairy
* Save As You Earn schemes
* Free on-site parking
With a turnover in excess of £613 million, and more than 900 valued colleagues Nationally, 107 years of successful operations have laid the foundations for Wynnstay’s core values concept of THRIVE:
Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value creation, Environmental Sustainability.
To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to careers@wynnstay.co.uk or send a paper copy to Wynnstay Group Plc, Eagle House, Llansantffraid, Powys, SY22 6AQ.