Engineering Supervisor - Electrical

Interaction Recruitment; Kettering; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Engineering Supervisor with electrical bias in Kettering. The role involves leading a team, managing maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting control systems. Candidates must have previous supervisory experience, HNC/ONC qualifications, and strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. This position offers a salary of £45,000-£50,000 and various benefits including overtime and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Overtime pay

25 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong PLC fault-finding experience.
• Knowledge of inverters, drives, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and assign daily workloads.
• Develop and manage planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Team leadership

PLC fault-finding

Electrical control systems

Hydraulics knowledge

Pneumatics knowledge

Education

HNC or ONC qualified

IOSH / NEBOSH Certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Role:Engineering Supervisor – Electrical Bias
Location:Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary:£45,000-£50,000 per annum
Hours:8:00-16:00Monday 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
• Support site safety initiatives including writing risk assessments and safe operating procedures
• Manage small engineering projects and liaise with suppliers for parts and services
• Supervise external contractors, issue permits to work, and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards
• Maintain statutory records and ensure all engineering work complies with safety and quality standards

The Requirements:

• Previous supervisory or management experience within a similar manufacturing and/or production environment (essential)
• HNC or ONC qualified, apprentice trained engineer alongside 17th and/or 18th edition wiring regulations (essential)
• Strong PLC fault-finding and minor alteration experience (essential)
• Strong knowledge of inverters, drives, hydraulics and pneumatic systems (essential)
• IOSH / NEBOSH Certified manager and/or supervisor (advantageous)
• CMI level or above in leadership and/or management (advantageous)
• Full UK driving licence

About Interaction Recruitment:

Interaction Recruitment has specialist consultants across various industries in the UK, including Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support. For more information about this position or to discuss other opportunities, please contact Michael at 07531 650350 or email [e-mail].

Thank you for taking the time, we hope to speak in the near future.

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