At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a high-performing engineering team to ensure plant reliability and operational uptime.
- Company: Join a large-scale industrial operation with a focus on safety and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, ongoing training, and generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career progression and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on leadership role within a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and supervisory experience in an industrial setting.
The predicted salary is between 22.43 - 22.43 £ per hour.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Shift Supervisor to join a high-performing engineering team within a large-scale industrial operation. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for driving plant reliability, maintaining operational uptime, and ensuring engineering standards are upheld across site. The position plays a key role in leading day-to-day maintenance activity, supporting both reactive and planned engineering work, and fostering a proactive, safety-first engineering culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate all engineering and maintenance activities across the site
- Drive plant performance through effective planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
- Lead engineering response during breakdowns, ensuring efficient fault diagnosis and resolution
- Ensure all maintenance tasks are completed safely and in line with compliance standards
- Identify recurring issues and implement long-term engineering and continuous improvement solutions
- Monitor engineering performance and promote best practice across the operation
- Liaise with external contractors and suppliers for specialist repairs and maintenance
- Support maintenance planning, permit systems, and scheduling activities
- Maintain high standards of health & safety, housekeeping, and environmental compliance
- Provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to engineers and operational staff
Candidate Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 qualification in Engineering (electrical bias preferred)
- Proven experience in a supervisory or lead engineering role within an industrial or production environment
- Strong background maintaining production machinery and equipment
- Experience with fault finding on PLCs, VSDs, and relay logic circuits
- Good understanding of PPM systems and maintenance strategies
- Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills
- Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
Suitable Backgrounds May Include Engineering Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, Shift Engineering Supervisor, Lead Maintenance Engineer, Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Electrician, Shift Electrician, Maintenance Technician, Shift Engineer, Electrical Technician, or Maintenance Fitter.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with shift allowance
- Ongoing training, development, and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Medical and dental cover
- Retail, leisure, holiday, and travel discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
Electrical Maintenance Shift Supervisor in Redcar employer: Central Employment Agency (North East) Ltd.
Join a dynamic and supportive engineering team in Redcar as an Electrical Maintenance Shift Supervisor, where your leadership will drive plant reliability and operational excellence. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits including ongoing training and career progression opportunities, and a vibrant work culture that prioritises safety and continuous improvement. With a focus on employee well-being and a proactive approach to engineering challenges, this role offers a rewarding environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
Central Employment Agency (North East) Ltd. Recruitment Team
