Engineering Supervisor - Pioneer Selection Ltd : Job Details

Role: Engineering Supervisor

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)

Working Hours: Monday-Friday

Location: Wigan

Role Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Engineering Supervisor to lead our engineering team. This engineering superviso role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring high standards of safety and compliance, and supporting strategic projects with a focus on operational excellence and team development.

Key Responsibilities for the engineering supervisor:

• Supervise daily engineering and maintenance operations.
• Manage a team of 4 engineers and 2 apprentices.
• Ensure all tasks align with business and project goals.
• Oversee adherence to safety, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance audits.
• Contribute to manpower planning for capital projects, ensuring alignment with ongoing PMs.
• Handle recruitment, performance appraisals, KPI setting, and minor disciplinaries.
• Support continuous improvement and automation initiatives across the site.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Engineering and Project Supervisor.

Skills & Experience Required for the engineering supervisor:

• Apprentice trained or good engineering qualfications
• Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience in engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety, compliance, and engineering best practices.
• Capable of managing both people and technical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in industrial, chemical, food, or distribution sectors preferred.
• Electrical bias highly desirable, particularly for future automation strategy.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Backgrounds for the engineering supervisor:

• Candidates from armed forces with relevant experience will be considered.
• Exposure to automated environments is a strong plus.

Training & Development:

We are committed to professional development and will support relevant training such as:

• 18th Edition
• CompEx (for explosive atmospheres)
• Leadership or specialist technical certifications (as required)

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.For further details contact Sam Turner at Pioneer SelectionAs a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.  You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.