Engineering Supervisor

Engineering Supervisor

Market Dryaton

£55,000

4 on / 4 off shift pattern

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a high‑volume manufacturing site in the Middlesbrough area with the appointment of an Engineering Supervisor to support the delivery of site engineering activities on a rotating 4 on / 4 off shift pattern.

This role sits at the heart of the engineering function, providing hands‑on leadership on shift while ensuring engineering standards, safety, and plant performance are maintained within a fast‑paced production environment.

As Engineering Supervisor, you will be responsible for the effective coordination and supervision of engineering activities on shift, including:

• Leading and coordinating a team of shift engineers to ensure maintenance tasks are delivered safely and efficiently
• Managing day‑to‑day engineering priorities, including planned work and unplanned breakdowns
• Acting as the first point of escalation for technical issues during the shift
• Supporting fault diagnosis and repairs across a range of production and site equipment
• Ensuring engineering work is completed to required safety, quality, and compliance standards
• Maintaining clear communication with production and site leadership teams
• Deputising for senior engineering leadership when required

• Experience supervising or stepping up within an engineering team in a manufacturing environment
• A strong multi‑skilled maintenance background, covering both electrical and mechanical systems
• Confidence prioritising workloads and coordinating engineers in a time‑critical setting
• A practical, hands‑on approach with the ability to lead by example on shift
• A safety‑first mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Formal engineering qualifications such as NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent

• £55,000 salary
• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
• A key supervisory role within a busy, modern manufacturing site
• Ongoing investment in equipment, processes, and people
• The opportunity to develop leadership capability within a structured engineering team