Role: Electrical Engineering Supervisor (Blue)
Location: HARIBO Castleford
Working hours: 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday: 06:00 – 14:00 / 14:00 – 22:00)
Salary: Competitive
Position type: Permanent
We are on the hunt for an Electrical Engineering Supervisor to come and join our alts blue Engineering team based out of our Castleford site.
Within this role you will report into our Head of Engineering and work as part of our fantastic wider Engineering team. To enable HARIBO sugary success, within this role you will be responsible for managing the department to ensure colleagues are motivated to deliver in their role leading to safe, efficiency and high standards of Engineering support.
You will also be responsible for all electrical decisions whilst on shift to ensure the delivery of the engineering schedule. You will also be responsible for maintaining the health and safety, quality and food safety standards within an environment of continuous improvement and engagement for colleagues.
To thrive within this role, it is important that key relationships are developed with a variety of departments including Production, Packing, HSE, Technical Services and the People Team.
How you’ll contribute to the mix:
This is a fantastic opportunity to add a sugar rush to your career and delve hand first into a role at HARIBO…
- Monitoring the standard of Electrical work carried out across the business including; organising and supervising jobs
- Allocating and controlling resources (nominals)
- Ordering and maintaining stock levels of spare parts
- Understanding department goals and targets
- Problem solving including resolving and reporting any breakdowns as well as making critical decisions
- Continuously identifying and implement ways to improve the performance of the department e.g. improving machine efficiency
- Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with any Permit to Works, Job recording and fire alarms
Ingredients that you bring with you:
- Previous experience in Food Manufacturing is essential
- A recognised Electrical apprenticeship
- Awareness and knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene standards
- An excellent level of communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- The ability to work individually as well as part of a team
- Experience of supervising a team is essential
- Knowledge and experience in delivering detailed reports, combined with the ability to present the relevant information to all interested stakeholders
- A commitment to continuous improvement
- Strong project management skills
The extra sweet stuff:
- 36 days (including 5 bank holidays)
- Market leading life assurance cover
- Operational site bonus
- 20% discount in our stores
- Free onsite parking
- A supportive and dynamic induction period
Closing date: Sunday 30th August 2026
Electrical Engineering Supervisor (Blue) in Castleford employer: HARIBO Dunhills
At HARIBO Silverburn, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values family, community, and employee growth. As a Keyholder, you'll enjoy a flexible work schedule, competitive pay, and generous benefits including 36 days of holiday and a matched pension scheme, all while contributing to a joyful retail experience. Join our vibrant team where your leadership skills will shine, and be part of a culture that celebrates togetherness and supports your career journey.
