Job Description

Engineering Supervisor (Cold Store)

Monday-Friday, alternating shift pattern

Week 1 - 6am-2pm / Week 2 - 7am-3pm / Week 3 - 10am-6pm

Cranswick Country Foods, King George Dock, Hull, HU9 5NF

Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue of over 2 Billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers.

An opportunity has arisen for an engineering supervisor to be based at our King George Dock Cold Store, also covering our Cold Store in Goole.

Main Duties Include (but not limited to):

Manage the planned preventative maintenance systems and culture for all areas including PPM schedules for all plant and equipment, management of data regarding machine breakdowns, fault analysis and update of PPM procedures Ensure that operational efficiencies and effectiveness are continuously improved with consequential reduced operating costs Ensure that quality, health and safety and environmental standards are developed, maintained and enhanced and are fully complied with by contractors and staff Maintain and develop the building, environment and plant including heating, ventilation, fire protection equipment and plant, pipework and plumbing, alarm systems, security systems to ensure a safe working environment for all staff and visitors Timely and accurately support communications between the shifts Ensure equipment operates at a standard in order to achieve the customer's required product specification Technical input to assist in the delivery of projects and initiatives which will impact the profitability of the business Control the activities of contract labour and inspect the quality of their work Supervise engineering staff's activities during production morning start up Plan weekend maintenance and ensure spares are available in advance Co-ordinate workshop activities Work with technical on all audit work Attend major breakdowns Control and organise building fabric maintenance repair work Play an active part in the site's Health and Safety committee Co-ordinate the engineering shift's work activities Continually appraise staff performance and take appropriate actions when required Deal with staff issues with discretion and confidentially Manage holidays to ensure correct manning levels at all times

What We Look For:

Experience in a similar position - engineering supervisor / chargehand, senior engineer Experience leading and managing a team, preferably within FMCG environment Time served multi-skilled engineer Experience in electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration environments Strong level of communication skills Flexibility to attend call-outs when necessary - 1 in every 4 weeks

What We Offer:

Job stability at an expanding and growing company Strong commitment to progression and personal development Time and quarter pay for overtime, time and half for call-outs 28 days annual leave with option to purchase additional 5 days Purchase company shares through discounted share scheme Company pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution Access to retail discount app, bike to work scheme, health and wellbeing platform

A full job description is available upon request.

Please apply on Indeed or submit your CV & Cover Letter to: CCF.Careers@Cranswick.co.uk

Closing Date: Friday 29th August 2025

Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying and confirm this when submitting your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 21.86 per hour

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Profit sharing
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kingston upon Hull HU9 5NF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person