EC&I 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 highly skilled EC&I 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 (PEMAC).
* 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 10 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 (PEMAC experience advantageous).
* 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