Dayshift Engineering Supervisor (Manufacturing - Electrical Bias)

Interaction - Northampton Careers; Northampton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Northampton is seeking a Lead Engineering Supervisor to manage a team of engineers and ensure effective maintenance of electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in fault diagnosis, team leadership, and preventative maintenance strategies. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Overtime pay at 1.5x and 2x rates

Optional call-out allowance

25 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading engineering teams.
• Proven expertise in electrical control systems and PLC programming.
• Ability to perform fault finding on mechanical and electrical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5 engineers, assigning daily workloads.
• Develop preventative maintenance schedules.
• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures.

Skills

Team leadership

Preventative maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Root cause analysis

Tools

CMMS

Allen & Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Role : Lead Engineering Supervisor (Manufacturing - Electrical)

Location : Kettering, Northamptonshire

Salary : £48,000-£50,000 per annum

Hours : 8 : 00-16 : 00 Monday to Friday

Job Type : Full time, Permanent

The Package

• Overtime available and paid at 1.5x Monday to Saturday / 2x on Sundays
• Optional Call out allowance of £150 for being on call + £77 if called out for 1 hour or less / any call out over an hour is paid at 1.5x
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Training and progression opportunities
• Supportive team environment with career progression potential
• Flexibility surrounding shift cover for engineer absence and sickness

The Duties

• Lead a team of 5 engineers, assigning daily workloads and ensuring deadlines are met
• Develop and manage planned preventative maintenance schedules using CMMS
• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical control systems, mechanical assemblies, pneumatics, hydraulics, inverters, and 3-phase equipment
• Carry out fault finding and minor alterations to Allen & Bradley and Siemens PLC systems
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence

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