Engineering Supervisor

Engineering Supervisor

Middlesbrough
£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.

The role

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

What you'll bring

You'll be well suited to this role if you have:

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

What's on offer

£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

Are you up to the challenge?

Are you what we're looking for? Please get in touch today with engineering specialist recruiter, Andy Jones

Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. We also have a referral scheme so if you know of someone who would be great for the role please get in touch.

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