Engineering Supervisor

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.