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.