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Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor
Trafford Park, Manchester
50 - 67k Base salary plus 5% bonus
The Opportunity
We're recruiting for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation leader to join a leading, state of the art paper manufacturing business in Trafford Park. This is a hands‑on leadership role, combining technical expertise with team management. You will oversee all site electrical, control, and instrumentation systems – ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations while supporting new and ongoing projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the safe execution of reactive and proactive maintenance across electrical and instrumentation systems.
* Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Planning teams to maximise operational efficiency.
* Manage on‑site contractor support.
* Lead health & safety initiatives, risk assessments, and contribute to site‑wide safety improvements.
* Champion continuous improvement, ensuring KPIs and PPM schedules are met through the site CMMS.
* Have thorough knowledge of E&I maintenance practices including Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems.
* Lead and execute E&I maintenance services on site.
* Monitor, deliver and maintain E&I standards on site.
* Lead detailed studies of E&I breakdowns and repeated failures, determining corrective actions and identifying improvement opportunities using RCA techniques.
* Provide mentorship, training and guidance to E&I technicians.
* Own and maintain the E&I training matrix.
* Use and develop the site CMMS.
About You
* Electrical Engineer with time served in an industrial, process, paper, chemicals, power generation or similar industry.
* HNC or above in an Electrical, Instrumentation or Automation specialism.
* Strong knowledge of EC&I systems.
* Strong leadership & decision‑making skills/experience.
* Excellent organisational, planning, and communication abilities.
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