Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor

ADM; Erith; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging tasks with high responsibility

Room for innovative thinking and growth

Modern work environment with flexible hours

Comprehensive social benefits

Support for maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

ADM in Erith is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical team in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include planning work schedules, supervising technicians, and ensuring compliance with electrical standards.

The ideal candidate will have a City & Guilds or HNC in Electrical Engineering, high-voltage certification, and experience in industrial maintenance. This role offers challenging tasks with opportunities for innovation and career growth.

Qualifications

• Certified for high‑voltage operation and isolation.
• Good experience in an industrial maintenance environment.
• Experience with heights, confined‑space entry and manual handling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement work schedules for the electrical team.
• Direct supervision of day‑to‑day work and technicians.
• Contribute to electrical design planning and site drawing updates.
• Provide progress reports to the planning team.
• Support and oversee electrical compliance.

Skills

Familiarity with maintenance management software

High-voltage operation and isolation certification

Experience in industrial maintenance

Knowledge of ATEX equipment

Experience with AutoCAD

Education

City & Guilds, NC, or HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

EPLAN

CYMAP

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead our electrical team in a dynamic industrial environment. The role involves planning work schedules, supervising technicians and contractors, reviewing progress, and ensuring compliance with electrical and instrumentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement work schedules for the electrical team, including planned preventive maintenance, reactive breakdowns, and new installations.
• Direct supervision of day‑to‑day work, shift technicians and contractors.
• Review work order progress against time and required standards.
• Contribute to electrical design planning and updates of site electrical drawings.
• Provide progress reports to the work order planning and scheduling team.
• Coordinate with production and other departments.
• Support and oversee the site’s electrical and instrumentation compliance.
• Coach electrical apprentices.
• Identify and ensure the site has adequate spares for electrical infrastructure.
• Deputise for the Electrical and Instrumentation Superintendent, specifically relating to:
  • High‑voltage operation and isolation
  • Permit writing
  • Work order scheduling and management

Qualifications

• City & Guilds, NC, or HNC in Electrical Engineering.
• Familiarity with maintenance management software and good understanding of MS Office.
• Certified for high‑voltage operation and isolation.
• Good experience in an industrial maintenance environment.
• Experience with heights, confined‑space entry and manual handling requirements.
• Knowledge or general awareness of ATEX equipment (preferred).
• Experience or familiarity with AutoCAD, EPLAN, or CYMAP (preferred).

Benefits

• Challenging tasks with short decision‑making processes and high personal responsibility.
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
• Modern work environment with flexible work‑time models.
• Comprehensive social benefits, including subsidised health & fitness offers.
• Support for maternity and paternity leave.