Overview
Role: Lead Engineering Supervisor (Manufacturing - Electrical)
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: £48,000-£50,000 per annum
Hours: 8:00-16:00, Monday 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.
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