Engineering Supervisor

🔧 Engineering Supervisor

📍 Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales

💰 £45,000 - £55,000 + excellent benefits

Yolk Recruitment is partnering with a forward-thinking manufacturer in Merthyr Tydfil 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. Mon-Fri, 40hrs per week.

The facility prioritises major upgrades in machinery, infrastructure, and staff development, viewing engineering as central to success. You'll collaborate with a dynamic management group that encourages fresh approaches, relies on analytics, and pursues top-tier production standards.

You’ll guide the engineering team to ensure smooth, secure, and high‑performing site operations. Your core activities include:

• Directing and motivating the engineering staff, scheduling tasks, and aligning efforts with site goals for equipment, buildings, and initiatives.
• Leading health and safety efforts across engineering zones, promoting robust protocols to protect all personnel.
• Championing organisation and cleanliness initiatives in engineering spaces, fostering a disciplined work environment.
• Maintaining current procedures, hazard evaluations, and team capability records to support compliance and readiness.
• Tracking key performance metrics for engineering, leveraging insights to elevate results through targeted guidance.
• Overseeing external service providers, verifying safety documentation, and conducting orientation sessions.
• Collaborating across departments to sequence tasks, cut interruptions, and implement operational upgrades.
• Guaranteeing timely completion of mandatory equipment checks with full records.
• Monitoring capital investments and departmental finances to optimise spending and gains.
• Maintaining site infrastructure and support systems.
• Integrating scheduled upkeep, urgent fixes, and forward‑looking strategies to evolve maintenance practices.
• Spearheading enhancement initiatives within timelines and budgets, involving production colleagues and proven methods.
• Advancing reliability programmes and daily upkeep across production areas.
• Controlling 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.

• Influential position shaping engineering direction and overall site results.
• 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.

If you are an experienced Engineering Supervisor looking for a well‑paid, secure shift role with great benefits and a strong pension, this could be an ideal next move. Contact Andy Jones to find out more.

Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you’re perfect for the role.

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