Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:00
Holiday: 25 days annual leave (free choice)
Reports to: Engineering Manager
A leading industrial manufacturer is seeking a skilled Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor to lead the electrical, controls, and instrumentation function at a busy production facility. This is a key hands-on leadership role involving responsibility for a small multi-skilled team, day-to-day maintenance coordination, and contribution to strategic engineering initiatives.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced electrical professional looking to take the next step in leadership, with exposure to plant-level strategy, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement. The role also offers potential progression into senior engineering management.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of shift and day electricians, as well as electrical apprentices.
Support mechanical trades during supervisor absences.
Manage weekly timesheets for hourly-paid staff.
Provide guidance and development for electrical apprentices.
Deputise for the Engineering Manager as required.
Oversee and administer electrical, instrumentation, and control work requests through the CMMS.
Collaborate with the Engineering Planner to schedule resources and maintenance tasks.
Share on-call engineering responsibility with senior site engineers.
Maintain critical electrical spares and improve stores organisation.
Chair Level 1 Engineering Meetings and represent the department at higher-level meetings in the absence of the Engineering Manager.
Develop, implement, and manage preventative and condition-based maintenance strategies.
Actively promote and improve site safety and lead by example.
Plan, schedule, and supervise E,C&I shutdown works.
Deliver and manage small-scale engineering improvement projects.
Engage in hands-on electrical work when necessary.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Qualifications & Experience:
Recognised electrical qualification (e.g. NVQ, HNC, or equivalent).
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an electrical role within a manufacturing or process industry (paper industry background preferred).
Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
Familiarity with CMMS platforms.
Knowledge of condition monitoring techniques is desirable.
Skills & Attributes:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to liaise effectively with cross-functional teams.
Proven leadership qualities with the confidence to make decisions under pressure.
Passion for continuous improvement and team development.
Practical and hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Safety-focused, with a proactive approach to risk management.