Engineering Supervisor

  • Zest
  • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
  • Jan 08, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Engineering Supervisor - Peterborough
Salary: 50,000- 55,000 + benefits (life assurance & medical)
Hours: Monday-Friday, days (flexible)

An established FMCG business in Peterborough is seeking a fully qualified, multi-skilled Engineering Supervisor to lead and inspire their engineering team. This is a hands-off leadership role: you'll focus on managing, coaching, and supporting your team, stepping in for technical work when needed.

We're looking for a down-to-earth, proactive people person-someone who leads by example, works alongside their team, and builds a positive, collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and develop a skilled multi-disciplinary engineering team
Manage priorities, schedules, and team performance
Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support when necessary
Ensure smooth maintenance and production operations
Maintain high standards of health, safety, and compliance

Requirements:

Fully qualified multi-skilled engineer (mechanical/electrical)
Proven experience as a team leader or supervisor
Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills
Hands-on experience in FMCG/manufacturing preferred
Positive, proactive, and approachable team player

Benefits: Life assurance, medical cover, and more.

This is your chance to step into a role where your leadership and people skills make the difference-apply now to join a company that values expertise, initiative, and a collaborative approach.

To find out more, please click 'Apply' or contact Oli Edwards for a confidential chat (phone number removed) / (url removed)

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