Engineering Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Corby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Corby is seeking an Electrical Biased Engineering Supervisor. This hands-on role involves overseeing a team, managing maintenance, and driving production improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical maintenance, hold relevant qualifications, and be capable of providing strong leadership. Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum offered in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Career development and training opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Free onsite facilities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, basic welding/machining.
• Be IT literate, confident fault-finding with control systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a small team of engineers and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Lead root cause analysis for breakdowns and implement solutions.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Fault-finding with PLCs

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Contractor Management

Education

ONC/HNC or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance

17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

CMI Level 3 in management and leadership

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Electrical Biased Engineering Supervisor role at a leading foam conversion manufacturer based in Corby. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll oversee a small team of engineers, manage site maintenance, and drive continuous improvement across production and facilities.

Location: Corby
Hours: Monday - Friday (Days). Flexibility required for operational needs.
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent

Duties

• Monitor and inspect production equipment and site facilities, carrying out maintenance and repairs to maximise uptime.
• Develop and implement planned preventative maintenance schedules, updating the CMMS accurately and on time.
• Lead root cause analysis for breakdowns and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Track and report operational efficiency (OEE), suggesting and executing process improvements.
• Write risk assessments and safe operating procedures; play a key role in the site safety team.
• Manage small engineering projects and supervise external contractors, ensuring compliance with Vita and regulatory standards.
• Maintain statutory records and proactively report maintenance needs to management.
• Assign daily workloads to the engineering team, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Coach and develop team members, conducting regular performance reviews and setting clear objectives.
• Ensure all engineering work complies with company policies and safety standards.

The ideal candidate must

• Be ONC/HNC qualified or time-served with NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance (or equivalent).
• Hold 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Have 3-5 years' experience in a similar supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Be confident fault-finding with PLCs, AC inverters, and servo drives.
• Have a good understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic welding/machining.
• Be IT literate (MS Word, Excel, Email, CMMS).
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be experienced in contractor management and issuing permits to work.
• Hold or be willing to work towards NEBOSH/IOSH safety certifications.
• Possess CMI Level 3 or above in management and leadership.

Benefits

• Career development and training opportunities (including process safety training).
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Free onsite facilities.

If this role sounds of interest to you then please apply with an up-to-date CV. Impact Recruitment is an employment agency working on behalf of our client.