ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR – MIDDLEWICH SITE

Location: Middlewich, Cheshire
Hours: Mon–Thurs: 7:00am–5:00pm, Fri: 7:00am–11:30am (Day Shift)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £47,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience) + excellent benefits

JOIN A LEADING MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING TEAM

We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Supervisor to lead our team of multi-skilled maintenance engineers at our busy FMCG manufacturing facility in Middlewich.
In this leadership role, you’ll oversee planned preventative maintenance, manage engineering breakdowns, and ensure our production lines and site services run at peak efficiency in a 24/7 environment.
You’ll be key to minimising downtime, improving asset performance, and driving continuous improvement — all while keeping safety and compliance at the forefront.

DESIRABLE SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
• CMMS planning experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
• BOAS or boiler operator qualification.
• Knowledge of DSEAR compliance.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of multi-skilled maintenance engineers.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond effectively to unplanned breakdowns.
• Manage site services including boilers, compressors, HVAC, LEV systems.
• Ensure compliance with GMP standards, Health & Safety legislation, and engineering best practices.
• Use CMMS (Shire) to schedule, track, and report maintenance activity.
• Liaise with contractors, manage permits, and oversee service contracts.
• Support machinery installation, commissioning, and decommissioning.
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and implement engineering solutions to prevent repeat faults.
• Champion continuous improvement to boost production efficiency and reduce waste.
• Deputise for the Site Manager when required.