Electrical Systems Manager

KPI Recruiting; Salford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paper manufacturing company in Trafford Park is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor to lead maintenance and ensure efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have strong EC&I knowledge, leadership experience, and a relevant technical qualification. This role offers a competitive salary range of £50,000 - £67,000 plus a 5% bonus, with a Monday to Friday working schedule.

Benefits

5% bonus

Qualifications

• Time served Electrical Engineer from industrial, process, paper, chemicals or power generation.
• Thorough knowledge of E&I maintenance practices including Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe execution of maintenance across electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Collaborate with teams to maximize operational efficiency.
• Lead health & safety initiatives and contribute to site-wide safety improvements.
• Champion continuous improvement and ensure PPM schedules are met.
• Mentor and guide E&I technicians.

Skills

Leadership skills

EC&I systems knowledge

Organisational skills

Planning abilities

Communication skills

Education

HNC or above in Electrical, Instrumentation or Automation

Job description

Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor

Trafford Park, Manchester

50 - 67k Base salary plus 5% bonus

Mon - Thursday 07:30 - 16:00

Friday 08:00 - 14:00 (some flexibility with start times)

The Opportunity

We're recruiting for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation leader to join a leading, state of the art paper manufacturing business in Trafford Park. This is a hands‑on leadership role, combining technical expertise with team management. You will oversee all site electrical, control, and instrumentation systems – ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations while supporting new and ongoing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the safe execution of reactive and proactive maintenance across electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Planning teams to maximise operational efficiency.
• Manage on-site contractor support.
• Lead health & safety initiatives, risk assessments, and contribute to site-wide safety improvements.
• Champion continuous improvement, ensuring KPIs and PPM schedules are met through the site CMMS.
• Have thorough knowledge of E&I maintenance practices including Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems.
• Lead and execute E&I maintenance services on site.
• Monitor, deliver and maintain E&I standards on site.
• Lead detailed studies of E&I breakdowns and repeated failures, determining corrective actions and identifying improvement opportunities using RCA techniques.
• Provide mentorship, training and guidance to E&I technicians.
• Own and maintain the E&I training Matrix.
• Use and develop the site CMMS.

About You

• Time served Electrical Engineer from an industrial, process, paper, chemicals, power generation or similar industry.
• HNC or above in an Electrical, Instrumentation or Automation specialism.
• Strong knowledge of EC&I systems.
• Strong leadership & decision making skills/ experience.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and communication abilities.