Shift Engineering Supervisor

# Vacancies Shift Engineering Supervisor## Job Introduction### Engineering Supervisor**| Elton | Permanent | £65,000 - £67,800
** Are you an experienced engineering professional with a passion for leading teams, driving performance, and delivering continuous improvement? We're looking for an Engineering Supervisor to play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable operation of our glass plant rework equipment.

Working closely with the Shift Manager, you'll lead maintenance activities, minimise downtime, improve equipment performance, and support the development of a high-performing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.### What You'll Be Doing
** Driving Reliability & Performance
*** Lead preventative and reactive maintenance activities to maximise equipment uptime.
* Ensure breakdowns are resolved quickly, safely, and effectively.
* Manage repairs through external suppliers, focusing on cost-effective solutions.
* Monitor parts usage, supplier performance, and repair turnaround times.
** Improving Operations
*** Support production teams to improve line efficiency and reduce downtime.
* Identify opportunities to redesign and enhance equipment performance.
* Work collaboratively during changeovers, start-ups, and operational challenges.
* Communicate equipment risks and changes effectively across shift teams.
** Leading Continuous Improvement
*** Champion innovation by identifying and implementing new engineering solutions.
* Support the specification, installation, and commissioning of new equipment.
* Lead trials and improvements that enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.
** Coordinating Engineering Activities
*** Plan and coordinate engineering work during shutdowns and major maintenance periods.
* Build strong relationships with Production, Quality, Planning, and Logistics teams.
* Manage engineering stores expenditure and support cost-control initiatives.
** Leading & Developing People
*** Supervise, coach, and develop a team of engineers.
* Support skills development through training, mentoring, and performance management.
* Create a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.
** Championing Safety
*** Promote and maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety.
* Ensure compliance with company procedures and safe systems of work.
* Drive a positive safety culture through engagement and leadership.### What We're Looking For
* Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering background.
* Experience leading maintenance activities within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
* Proven fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
* Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
* Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills.
* Commercial awareness with experience managing costs and resources.
** Benefits:
*** Annual leave package is equivalent to 23 days plus 10 bank holidays, if you work a shift pattern, your annual leave and bank holidays may be built directly into your rota.
* Free onsite gym for all employees
* My Benefits Reward Platform with 100s of discounts at restaurants and retailers
* Employee Well-being benefits such as the Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension scheme where the company contributes up to a maximum of 7%
* Life cover at 3 times your annual salary
* Optional partner life cover
* Subsidised onsite staff restaurant
* Free parking onsite
* Salary sacrifice Electric car scheme
* Subsidised onsite electric car charging
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhance maternity and paternity leave
* Liftshare scheme
* Health cash plan
* Optional dental insurance
* Optional Private Medical Insurance
* Optional critical illness cover
* Social club
** About the company
** At Encirc, we make, fill and move glass.

Part of the Vidrala group, we are a market leader in glass container design, manufacturing, bottling and logistics solutions for the UK, Irish and European food and beverages industries.

With over 2,000 employees, we operate from our three purpose-built sites:
Derrylin, Co Fermanagh;
Elton, Cheshire and Bristol. We produce around 3 billion glass bottles and other containers annually and can fill up to…