Engineering Supervisor

Engineering Supervisor 

Humdinger, Bromborough (Wirral)

Continental shifts

£54,732 per annum

Humdinger is seeking a new Engineering Supervisor to join our team.  As Engineering Supervisor, you will play a vital role in keeping our fast-paced production lines running smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role, using your mechanical and electrical expertise to guide a team of engineers.

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, factory protocols, and company policies.
• Address safety issues proactively with engineering and safety teams.
• Oversee shift engineers in process and packing areas for timely, safe task execution.
• Lead or participate in risk assessments and problem-solving during breakdowns.
• Utilise and enforce the CMMS system for tracking all engineering activities.
• Manage contractors, including inductions, permits, and supervision.
• Provide mechanical and electrical support to maintain equipment efficiency.
• Perform site maintenance tasks, including breakdowns, PPMs, and setups.
• Complete paperwork for PPMs, maintenance requests, and non-conformances.
• Handle engineering stores duties, including ordering and stock management.
• Assist with site facilities tasks requiring engineering support.
• Operate Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP) as needed.
• Train staff in autonomous maintenance practices.
• Pursue professional development through training courses.

• Experience within a supervisory role or leading a team of multi-skilled engineers.
• Competency in Electrical/Mechanical skills through formal qualifications, training, and hands-on experience.
• Time-served in an engineering discipline with a formal electrical qualification.
• Knowledge of GMP, ideally within an FMCG environment, with familiarity with machinery used in food production/manufacturing.
• Experience dealing with contractors.

• 20 days of annual leave (pro rata due to shift pattern).
• Pension (4% Employer Contributions) & Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary. 
• Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare (physio, dental, optical care…because your wellbeing is important to us).
• Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme – buy up to one extra week per year (subject to meeting minimum criteria). 
• Cycle to Work & Electrical Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme - subject to meeting minimum criteria (because the environment is important to us).
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working opportunities and Maternity and Paternity leave above statutory minimum (because family time is important).
• Annual engagement calendar, volunteering days and wellbeing events. 
• Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’. 
• Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards.
• Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional membership fees)

Humdinger is a powerhouse within the snacking industry. Our Bromborough site boasts 67,000 sq. ft of purpose-built facilities, including advanced processing and packing units, three warehouse operations, and an external store. With a team of around 200 dedicated employees, we produce over 23,000 tonnes annually, supplying high-quality products across retail, food service, and ingredient channels—including our own brands like The Sun Valley Nut Co. From dry roasting to peanut processing, Humdinger Bromborough is a hub of engineering excellence, supporting innovation, sustainability, and operational performance.