Interim Engineering Supervisor
Crawley, England, United Kingdom Temporary Engineering Supervisor Thales, Thales - Crawley
We are seeking an experienced Interim Engineering Supervisor to provide effective leadership and technical oversight within a busy engineering environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical and organised professional who can quickly understand operational priorities, support a team and maintain high standards of safety, quality and performance throughout the assignment.
The successful candidate will supervise day-to-day engineering activities, allocating work and ensuring planned and reactive maintenance tasks are completed efficiently. You will coordinate the response to equipment breakdowns, monitor progress against schedules and help minimise downtime. The role will also involve liaising with production and other departments to prioritise work, resolve issues and maintain continuity of operations.
You will lead, coach and support engineering personnel, promoting a positive culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Responsibilities will include conducting briefings, monitoring team performance, ensuring appropriate permits and risk assessments are in place, and maintaining accurate records of work completed. You will also contribute to investigations into recurring faults and help identify opportunities to improve reliability, processes and engineering standards.
Applicants should have proven experience in an engineering supervisory or leadership position, ideally within a manufacturing, processing, production or similarly fast-paced environment. A strong practical understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles is required, together with experience of planned preventive maintenance, fault finding and health and safety compliance. Relevant technical qualifications, such as an engineering apprenticeship, HNC, HND or equivalent, would be advantageous.
Strong communication, decision-making and organisational skills are essential, along with the confidence to lead a team and manage competing priorities. You should be comfortable working hands-on when required and able to build effective relationships at all levels. This interim assignment would suit a dependable engineering professional who can make an immediate contribution and maintain high standards from day one.
Interim Engineering Supervisor
Crawley, England, United Kingdom Temporary Engineering Supervisor Thales, Thales - Crawley
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