Engineering Supervisor

Guardian Industries Corp.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Goole is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead the mechanical maintenance team. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety standards, drive performance management, and identify improvement opportunities. Experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment and an NVQ L3 in Engineering is required. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits including generous annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Competitive compensation profile

Generous annual leave

Contribution Pension

Life Assurance options

On-site Physio and Podiatrist

Support for charity and family events

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience managing mechanical teams.
• Strong understanding of mechanical maintenance processes.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical maintenance team for optimal performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in processes.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Team leadership

Performance management

Communication skills

Education

NVQ L3 Engineering Modern Apprenticeship

L4 HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Supervisor responsible for leading a craft team. The successful candidate will support the engineering and operations functions to improve the sites' reliability and equipment availability performance. Reporting to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager, you will ensure people, processes, and technologies are working at optimal performance to meet business objectives.

Our Team

In the UK, Guardian is continually looking for talented individuals to help it continue their growth and presence in the regional market. All UK manufacturing is based at the plant in Goole, East Yorkshire, which has recently made a significant investment in a new furnace which uses advanced technology and will secure glass manufacture at the site for the next 20 years. The plant can produce some of the most advanced and innovative energy‑saving architectural glass on the market today. The plant is a lower‑tier COMAH site which operates a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

• The Engineering Supervisor – Mechanical focus – is responsible for leading and managing the mechanical maintenance team to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective upkeep of all mechanical plant equipment and facilities.
• This role involves coordinating mechanical maintenance activities, providing technical guidance specific to mechanical systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. You will play a critical role in minimising downtime and maximising mechanical equipment reliability.
• Embrace influential leadership to build a motivated, high‑performing mechanical team aligned with our Principle‑Based Management (PBM) culture.
• Promote a culture of safety with a specific emphasis on mechanical maintenance best practices, ensuring all activities comply with safety regulations and company policies.
• Drive performance management through setting clear objectives, monitoring progress, providing coaching and development opportunities, and conducting regular performance reviews for the mechanical maintenance team.
• Ensure mechanical maintenance practices comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in mechanical maintenance processes.
• Foster strong team collaboration and communication within the mechanical maintenance group and across departments, including operations, engineering, and procurement, to support overall plant performance and achieve operational goals.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• NVQ L3 Engineering Modern Apprenticeship with a mechanical bias.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, equipment maintenance, reliability principles, and standard mechanical maintenance work processes.
• Proven supervisory experience managing mechanical teams in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• A proactive approach to understanding the root causes of mechanical failures and contributing to the risk reduction of equipment downtime.
• Experience using CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) to schedule and track mechanical maintenance activities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with team members and stakeholders at all levels.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• L4 HNC or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Demonstrated success in team building, performance management, and developing a high‑functioning mechanical maintenance team.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with a strong mechanical maintenance focus.
• Experience working with a COMAH site.
• Experience in manufacturing.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation profile
• Generous annual leave entitlement which increases with service
• Contribution Pension
• PlanLife Assurance options
• Wellbeing Interventions – On‑site Physio, Podiatrist
• Support for charity and family events

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Guardian Industries makes products that improve the quality of life. From glass that dramatically reduces energy usage and increases comfort in buildings, to automotive parts that enhance connectivity, we have a relentless focus on making better products and developing better solutions for our customers. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.