Engineering Shift Supervisor

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Engineering Shift Supervisor - FMCG Industry

Location: Folkestone, Kent
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Hours: 42 per week, Monday to Sunday inclusive. 4 on 4 off 12-hour shifts, rotating between days and nights.

Are you an experienced engineer looking for the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established FMCG business as an Engineering Shift Supervisorr, playing a key role in site performance and reliability.

The Role

As an Engineering Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing engineering activities, ensuring production runs smoothly, and driving performance improvements. You will coordinate maintenance tasks, support continuous improvement initiatives, and lead a team of engineers to deliver operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise and coordinate engineering activities during shifts.
Ensure maintenance schedules are followed, with all work documented correctly.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with processing and packaging machinery.
Lead planned and reactive maintenance to maximise plant efficiency.
Uphold Health & Safety, GMP, and hygiene standards across operations.
Provide technical support and guidance to the engineering team.
Communicate effectively with Shift Managers and other key stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

A mechanical or electrical qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
Experience working in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
Strong knowledge of processing and packaging machinery.
The ability to troubleshoot PLC and robotic systems.
Experience in preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance.
A background in continuous improvement projects (Lean Six Sigma desirable).
Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact within a successful business. You'll benefit from a stable and supportive work environment, competitive salary, and the chance to develop your career in a leading FMCG company.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Lead Shift Engineer role, apply today.

Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability for the role or similar positions within the Food Sector. If we feel you are a relevant candidate, we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants.

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