Overview
Reference
0000013218 Salary
£45,000 - £50,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East Midlands -- Northamptonshire -- Kettering Job Type
Permanent Posted
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Role: Engineering Supervisor – Electrical Bias
Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: £45,000-£50,000 per annum
Hours: 8:00-16:00Monday to Friday
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
The Package:
1. Overtime available and paid at 1.5x Monday to Saturday / 2x on Sundays
2. 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
3. Pension Scheme
4. Life Assurance
5. Training and progression opportunities
6. Supportive team environment with career progression potential
7. Flexibility surrounding shift cover for engineer absence and sickness
The Duties:
8. Lead a team of 5 engineers, assigning daily workloads and ensuring deadlines are met
9. Develop and manage planned preventative maintenance schedules using CMMS
10. Diagnose and repair faults in electrical control systems, mechanical assemblies, pneumatics, hydraulics, inverters, and 3-phase equipment
11. Carry out fault finding and minor alterations to Allen & Bradley and Siemens PLC systems
12. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
13. Support site safety initiatives including writing risk assessments and safe operating procedures
14. Manage small engineering projects and liaise with suppliers for parts and services
15. Supervise external contractors, issue permits to work, and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards
16. Maintain statutory records and ensure all engineering work complies with safety and quality standards
The Requirements:
17. Previous supervisory or management experience within a similar manufacturing and/or production environment (essential)
18. HNC or ONC qualified, apprentice trained engineer alongside 17th and/or 18th edition wiring regulations (essential)
19. Strong PLC fault-finding and minor alteration experience (essential)
20. Strong knowledge of inverters, drives, hydraulics and pneumatic systems (essential)
21. IOSH / NEBOSH Certified manager and/or supervisor (advantageous)
22. CMI level or above in leadership and/or management (advantageous)
23. Full UK driving licence
Thank you for taking the time, we hope to speak in the near future.
INDTE