Engineering Supervisor

ReedTottenhamreedpublished 10/07/2026
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Annual Salary: £56,000 + London Weighting Allowance Location: Tottenham Shift: 4on 4off days and night

Join our team as an Engineering Supervisor at our manufacturing site near Tottenham. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will lead and support a team of multi-skilled technicians, driving plant performance, reducing downtime, and ensuring maintenance work is completed safely and efficiently.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Lead and supervise a shift team of engineers and contractors to maximise plant performance and uptime.
  • Prioritise planned and reactive maintenance activities to support operational requirements.
  • Carry out fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs across plant and machinery.
  • Deliver preventative and breakdown maintenance to minimise downtime.
  • Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and implement long-term corrective actions.
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities to improve reliability and engineering efficiency.
  • Ensure all engineering activities are carried out safely and in line with company procedures.
  • Support and develop engineering team capability and skill progression.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records using the CMMS system.
  • Ensure high standards of housekeeping, engineering practice, and communication through effective shift handovers and reporting.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • HNC qualified in Mechanical or Plant Engineering.
  • Previous experience supervising engineering teams within an industrial, manufacturing, or processing environment.
  • Strong fault finding and problem-solving ability.
  • Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding.
  • Ability to prioritise workloads and perform well in a fast-paced operational environment.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary + London Weighting Allowance.
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Retail and leisure discounts.
  • Holiday and travel discounts.
  • Life cover.
  • Ongoing career development, training, and coaching.

To apply for this Engineering Supervisor position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.