Engineering Supervisor in Corby)

Impact Recruitment Services; Corby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foam conversion manufacturer based in Corby is seeking an experienced Electrical Biased Engineering Supervisor. In this role, you will oversee a small team, manage maintenance operations, and focus on continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates are time-served with relevant qualifications and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Competitive salary package of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Free onsite facilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in contractor management and issuing permits to work.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect production equipment, carrying out maintenance and repairs.
• Develop and implement planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Lead root cause analysis for breakdowns.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Leadership experience

PLC fault-finding

Pneumatics knowledge

IT literacy (MS Word, Excel)

Education

ONC/HNC or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance

17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

CMI Level 3 or above in management and leadership

Tools

CMMS

AC inverters

Servo drives

Job description

Overview

Are you a time-served multi-skilled engineer with strong electrical fault-finding skills and leadership experience? Do you thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments and have a passion for improving equipment performance and safety standards? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Biased Engineering Supervisor to join 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Ideal Candidate

• 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.