Job Description
Engineering Supervisor
Portsmouth Full Time Permanent Days
Are you an Engineering Supervisor or Team Leader ready to step into a bigger leadership role?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing international organisation that genuinely invests in its people, supports career progression and encourages continuous improvement. The business operates within a fast-paced industrial environment and is recognised globally for its commitment to sustainability, operational excellence and employee development.
As Engineering Supervisor, you will lead and develop a team of engineers, driving performance, reliability and continuous improvement across the site. This role is ideal for an ambitious engineer looking to progress their management career within a highly supportive business.
The Role
Lead and organise the engineering team to deliver high performance and maximum equipment efficiency
Manage planned and reactive maintenance activities through the CMMS system
Drive Health & Safety standards and engineering compliance across the site
Support continuous improvement, machine reliability and OEE initiatives
Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime and improve operational performance
Manage contractors, engineering budgets, spare parts and maintenance records
Coach and develop engineers and apprentices within the team
Support CAPEX projects, machinery upgrades and sustainability initiatives
About You
Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, processing or industrial environments
Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical systems and automated machinery
Previous experience leading or supervising engineers
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Proactive, hands-on and motivated to progress your career
Experience using CMMS systems and maintaining engineering records
Desirable
IOSH or NEBOSH
18th Edition / BS7671
Lean, 5S or Six Sigma experience
Steam systems or industrial laundry experience
CAPEX or project engineering exposure
Why Join?
Genuine career progression opportunities
Stable and growing international business
Strong people-focused culture
Ongoing training and development
Opportunity to influence change and drive improvements
Supportive leadership team and collaborative environment
If you are an ambitious engineering professional looking to take the next step into management, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career with a business that values its people and promotes from within.
Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
