E&I Superintendent

ADM; Erith; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global nutrition company is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Superintendent to lead the E&I team in ensuring the maintenance and compliance of HV/LV systems at their Erith site. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, management experience, and expertise in electrical design software. This role offers excellent career opportunities and a variety of social benefits, including mentoring and mental health support, in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Subsidised health & fitness offers

Flexible work time models

Mentorship programme

Network for Mental Health Aware training

Support for maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Management experience is essential.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience in an industrial maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of electrical design software or similar.
• Ability to work with heights and in confined spaces.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Effective problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Electrical & Instrumentation team.
• Oversee maintenance and safe operation of electrical installations.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and internal standards.
• Develop and implement maintenance procedures for HV/LV equipment.
• Provide expert technical support for new installations and modifications.
• Monitor and drive departmental KPIs.

Skills

Management experience

Excellent communication skills

Effective problem solving

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electrical design software (AMTECH/CYMAP/AUTOCAD)

Job description

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Electrical and Instrumentation Superintendent is responsible for the design, installation, operation, maintenance and calibration of all HV/LV and instrumentation installations within the ADM Erith site. The E\&I Superintendent will ensure that the plant processing demands are fully supported by the electrical and instrumentation infrastructure, and that equipment is available for use by applying recognised maintenance practices to ensure equipment integrity and reliability is maintained at a high standard.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Electrical & Instrumentation team at ADM Erith, driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement across the department.
• Oversee the maintenance, reliability, and safe operation of all High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) installations across the ADM Erith facility.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory, UK, and EU legislation, and internal company standards for all electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Act as the primary point of contact and technical authority for all ATEX compliance, ensuring equipment, procedures, and maintenance activities meet all relevant UK regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive maintenance procedures for all HV/LV equipment.
• Provide expert technical support for new electrical and instrumentation installations, upgrades, and modifications.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all E\&I systems.
• Serve as the facility’s Senior Appointed Person (SAP) for all HV activities.
• Initiate, develop, and deliver capital and improvement projects related to electrical and instrumentation infrastructure.
• Act as the principal liaison with the electricity supplier/UK Power Networks regarding import/export related matters.
• Ensure critical spare-parts availability and optimise the spares strategy to support equipment uptime and reliability.
• Monitor, report, and drive departmental KPIs, ensuring performance targets are met and improvement plans are executed.
• Develop and deliver training programmes to ensure all personnel involved in E\&I operations and maintenance are competent, compliant, and up to date with current standards.

Your Profile

• Management experience is essential.
• HNC/HND/Degree Electrical Engineering.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience in an industrial maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of electrical design software (AMTECH/CYMAP/AUTOCAD) or similar.
• Ability to work with heights, confined spaces and with manual handling requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Effective problem solving skills.

Your Future Perspective

• Challenging tasks, short decision‑making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models.
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidised health & fitness offers.
• ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life.
• Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave.
• ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in ‘Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining the business.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry‑advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.