Instrumentation Supervisor

Trades Talent; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Instrumentation Supervisor for a Waste-to-Energy project in Port Clarence, Middlesbrough. The role includes supervising site activities, ensuring safety compliance, and managing mixed trade teams. Candidates should have proven supervisory experience within instrumentation and a strong understanding of health & safety regulations. This full-time contract role offers 45 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience within instrumentation or industrial/construction environments.
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate site activities for 2 x Pipe Fitters and a team of electricians.
• Manage daily workload, allocate tasks and monitor productivity.
• Liaise with project management, engineers and other trades.

Skills

Supervisory experience within instrumentation

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Health & safety regulations knowledge

Education

Time-served Instrumentation Technician / Engineer

Job description

We are currently recruiting for our client for an experienced Instrumentation Supervisor to join a major Waste-to-Energy project based in Port Clarence, Middlesbrough. This is a contract role offering full-time hours 45 per week Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate site activities for 2 x Pipe Fitters and a team of electricians
• Manage daily workload, allocate tasks and monitor productivity
• Ensure all works are carried out safely and in line with site procedures
• Oversee installation, calibration and commissioning of instrumentation systems
• Liaise with project management, engineers and other trades
• Maintain high standards of quality and compliance
• Carry out toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Track progress against programme and report accordingly

Essential Requirements

• Proven supervisory experience within instrumentation or industrial/Construction environments
• Time-served Instrumentation Technician / Engineer or strong hands‑on background
• Experience working on heavy industrial projects
• Background on power, gas or large industrial sites
• Ability to manage mixed trade teams (pipe fitters & electricians)
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Desirable

• Triple STS / Supervisory CSCS Card
• SSSTS / SMSTS certification
• Previous experience on Waste-to-Energy or energy-from-waste projects