Join an industry leading Manufacturer as an Engineering Shift Supervisor

We are currently seeking an experienced Engineering shift Supervisor to join a manufacturing facility based in the Sittingbourne area.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a forward-thinking international manufacturer known for innovation and investment in its people.

The business offers a highly supportive environment with excellent benefits, including matched pensions up to 10%, premium overtime rates, and professional development opportunities including ILM and IOSH training.



What's in it for you as an Engineering Shift Supervisor?

• Competitive Salary: Circa £50,700+ per annum


• Work-Life Balance: Day shifts only, Monday to Friday (6am-6am)


• Outstanding Benefits: Pension matched up to 10%, share options, overtime pay, cycle-to-work scheme, shopping discounts & more


• Career Progression: ILM, IOSH training, cross-skilling, and internal development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Oversee daily engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring efficient task allocation across the team


• Staff Development: Mentor and support the engineering team to build capability and improve plant reliability


• Project Delivery: Lead engineering improvement projects in collaboration with central teams


• Deputy Responsibility: Supporting the Engineering Manager when required to maintain operational continuity


• Contractor Management: Supervise subcontractors, ensuring full compliance with health and safety protocols


• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve recurring issues through robust engineering solutions and RCA techniques


• Reliability Focus: Promote engineering best practices to increase uptime and reduce reactive maintenance

Experience & Qualifications Required:

• Essential: Time-served UK Apprenticeship or BTEC & NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline


• Proven experience in a supervisory engineering or maintenance role within a manufacturing or industrial setting


• Strong understanding of PPM systems, reliability principles, and root cause analysis


• Excellent awareness of health & safety and engineering compliance standards


• Ability to lead teams and manage workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment

Apply now and take the next step in your engineering leadership career.