Engineering Supervisor (Llansantffraidd-Ym-Mechain)

Engineering Supervisor – Llansantffraid (SY22 6AQ)

Wynnstay, a leading UK agricultural supplies business, is seeking a skilled and proactive Engineering Supervisor to oversee all maintenance activities at our Llansantffraid site.

Reporting directly to the National Engineering Manager, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all mechanical and electrical equipment critical to the production of high-quality animal feed.

The Opportunity:

The successful candidate will:

• Supervise the safe and effective maintenance of all electrical and mechanical equipment on site
• Respond quickly and efficiently to breakdowns, minimising production downtime
• Collaborate with senior managers on budgets, capital expenditure, and site planning
• Manage supplier relationships, order spare parts, and develop preventative maintenance routines
• Oversee contractor activities, including issuing permits and managing ongoing refurbishment projects
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with regulatory standards (e.g. UFAS) and internal policies (e.g. ladder register, equipment logs)
• Liaise with internal stakeholders such as the Head of Milling and Production Manager – Feed Division
• Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture, following company policies and procedures
• Participate in an on-call rota to support urgent or critical maintenance outside of core hours
• Maintain spare parts inventory and ensure stock levels meet operational needs
• Use iAuditor software for inspections, maintenance tracking, and reporting

The Person:

Essential:

• Recognised engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering)
• Proven experience maintaining electrical and mechanical plant/equipment
• Experience diagnosing and rectifying breakdowns in an industrial environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Good IT skills for digital record-keeping
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team
• Able to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Willing to be part of an on-call rota

Desirable:

• IOSH or NEBOSH certification
• Experience in a feed mill or similar manufacturing setting
• Familiarity with UFAS or similar industry codes of practice
• Experience using iAuditor or similar software
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to undertake further training and development

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer from a manufacturing or process-driven background—ideally within feed, food, or agricultural production—looking to step into a supervisory role, or for an existing supervisor seeking a fresh challenge in a fast-paced, production-led environment.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive:

• Profit related annual bonus
• Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employee Assistant Programs – WeCare/MyStrength/Toothfairy
• Save As You Earn schemes
• Free on-site parking

With a turnover in excess of £613 million, and more than 900 valued colleagues Nationally, 107 years of successful operations have laid the foundations for Wynnstay’s core values concept of THRIVE :

T eamwork, H onesty, R espect, I nnovation, V alue creation, E nvironmental Sustainability.

To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to careers@wynnstay.co.uk or send a paper copy to Wynnstay Group Plc, Eagle House, Llansantffraid, Powys, SY22 6AQ.