Rising Talent is currently seeking to appoint an Electrical Supervisor to join the Maintenance & Reliability team at our client’s manufacturing site. Reporting to the Maintenance & Reliability Manager, this is a leadership role for someone who understands heavy industry, values high standards, and can drive performance through people.
You’ll lead the electrical maintenance function across site — ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operation of all electrical, controls, and automation systems.
The Role
This is a hands-on supervisory position. You will coordinate PPM delivery, breakdown response, contractor management, and team development while continuously improving plant reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a visible safety leader across electrical activities
Enforce LOTO, safe isolation, arc-flash controls, and site electrical standards
Prepare and authorise RAMS for LV/MV work and specialist tasks
Ensure compliance with Electricity at Work Regulations, PUWER, DSEAR, and ATEX requirements
Contribute to investigations and near-miss reviews using structured RCA tools
Own and deliver the Electrical PPM strategy across production areas including:
LV/MV distribution, switchgear, MCCs, transformers
Motors, VSDs, soft starters
PLC & SCADA systems (Allen Bradley / Siemens / Rockwell)
Instrumentation and safety circuits
Lead safe and efficient breakdown response
Maintain high-quality CMMS discipline
Support condition monitoring initiatives (thermography, motor testing, insulation trending)
Lead and develop a team of electricians and apprentices
Oversee contractors from RAMS approval through to sign-off
Lead reliability and CI initiatives including:
What We’re Looking For
Time-served Electrical Maintenance Technician/Engineer (NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or Controls/Instrumentation
Strong background in heavy industry or continuous process environments
Confident reading electrical schematics and automation documentation
Experience supervising trades and managing contractors
Competent CMMS user (SAP, Maximo or similar)
Experience with Siemens or Allen Bradley systems
18th Edition / 2391 Inspection & Testing
What’s On Offer
£50,000–£55,000 depending on experience
Dayshift role, 40 hours per week
31 days holiday (including statutory days)
Pension: 3.5% employee / 7% employer contribution
A technically demanding, high-output manufacturing environment