Engineering Supervisor - HelloFresh

About The Team:
We are looking for an experienced Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of five, including Automation, Reliability, and Junior Engineers, at our new semi-automated meal kit distribution center. You will ensure smooth operations, optimize efficiency, and maintain equipment reliability during your shift.

What You Will Be Doing:

● Monitor, fault find, repair systems, and perform preventive maintenance on automation, robotics, and control panels to ensure equipment availability. Document work in CMMS and ticketing systems
● Troubleshoot equipment issues, support junior technicians, and escalate to leadership or vendors when needed
● Mentor and develop the maintenance team in advanced automation, controls, and robotics while managing team performance, training, and development
● Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety standards, report incidents, and lead root cause analysis for downtime events
● Audit vendor work, provide feedback on SLA performance, and standardize PMs across the network
● Participate in ad hoc projects and undertake other role-related duties as required

Who You Are:

● NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Training
● Proven experience with material handling, flow visualization, and monitoring
● Proficient in diagnosing PLC-controlled automation in production environments
● Expertise in PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, including programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance
● Advanced computer skills and ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics
● Relevant leadership experience
● Strong understanding of PLCs and automated processes; Dematic experience (SL2 sorter, DMS shuttle systems) preferred

What you will get in return:

● 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
● Company pension scheme
● Gym membership
● Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
● Electric vehicle scheme
● Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
● Dog friendly office! (London site only)
● If in the office, enjoy a free breakfast every day
● Eye care scheme
● Cycle to work scheme
● Group Life Assurance

Location: HelloFresh UK | Unit 2, Collaboration Way | Smartparc | Derby | DE21 7HW

Working Schedule: Sun - Wed 6pm-6am (night shift) / Wed - Sat 6pm-6am (night shift)

Next steps: Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks.

You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager.

If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager.