MacTaggart Scott is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to join our team. Reporting to the Production Assembly Manager, this role requires a proactive individual who can work with minimal supervision. A key focus is coordinating the workload within the electrical department, providing leadership and hands-on technical support to ensure delivery, cost, and quality targets are consistently met. An essential part of the role is building and developing a strong electrical team, including mentoring apprentices and supporting their progression into skilled tradespeople.
About us
MacTaggart Scott primarily supports the Naval Defence industry, providing complete solutions from analysis of customer requirements to design, manufacture, commissioning and through life support. Established in 1898, we emphasize sustainable competitive advantage through continuous improvement, investment, and business excellence at every level within the company.
Responsibilities
* Be the point of contact for electricians and plan day-to-day workload/priority issues in the Electrical Department
* Act as the point of contact for technical problems or quality issues arising from the electrical department after options have been exhausted
* Review all production processes to align with the work list/customer schedule, engineering drawings and best practice guidance, while considering health and safety, COSHH and quality regulations
* Collaborate with electrical design team and other departments to build strong working relationships across the business
* Promote good housekeeping and safe working environments; ensure tidy workstations and appropriate PPE
* Assist with training needs analysis to develop skills and flexibility within the department
* Continually seek ways to improve processes
* Problem solving and planning to achieve goals and meet department targets
* Manage grievances, disciplinary, absence management and leave requests in coordination with HR guidance
* Provide hands-on electrical support when required
* Mentor apprentices to ensure they receive required training and knowledge transfer
Requirements
Essential
* Time-served and experienced Electrician
* Supervisory experience
* People management training
* Effective relationship skills with internal staff and external suppliers
* Excellent knowledge of electrical systems; ability to interpret engineering drawings/models
* Knowledge of PLC control systems, fault finding, programming
* Knowledge of electric motors and starters; understanding of variable speed drives
* Time-served Electrician; 18th Edition qualification; HNC qualified
* Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Desirable
* Understanding of hydraulic systems
* Experience with surface ship and submarine systems, or electrical/control equipment within a marine environment
* HND Qualification
Benefits
* Leave entitlements including annual leave, paid parental leave, and other policies
* Supportive environment with Learning and Development resources
* Generous referral programme
* Wellbeing support through online programs, Employee Assistance Programme, and onsite nurse
* Onsite canteen and car park; free onsite parking
* Company pension; cycle to work scheme; employee discounts
* Free flu jabs; health & wellbeing programme; life insurance; sick pay
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