Electrical Supervisor in Newport

Electrical Supervisor in Newport

Newport Full-Time 40000 - 50000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Proactive Personnel - Telford

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a team of electrical technicians and oversee production activities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking company that values leadership and innovation.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, and free on-site parking.
  • Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and continuous improvement in a supportive environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by driving team performance and ensuring high-quality project delivery.
  • Qualifications: HNC in Electrical Engineering and at least three years in a supervisory role.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 Β£ per year.

Proactive Personnel Ltd are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Electrical Supervisor within a busy manufacturing environment. As an Electrical Supervisor, this is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader with a strong electrical background to oversee production activities, drive team performance, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

The Role: Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for supervising a team of electrical panel wirers and fitters, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading, supporting and motivating a team of electrical assembly technicians, panel builders, and fitters.
  • Take ownership of allocated projects from planning through to successful completion.
  • Ensure all testing and inspection procedures are completed accurately and documented before products are released for final assembly.
  • Organise and prioritise daily workloads to meet project milestones and production schedules.
  • Provide regular progress updates to the Manufacturing Manager on project status and team performance.
  • Work closely with other departments to ensure effective communication and smooth project delivery.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, efficiency, and quality standards.
  • Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety policies, risk assessments, and PPE requirements.
  • Support employee development through mentoring, coaching, performance management, and involvement in disciplinary procedures when required.
  • Follow and uphold all company policies, procedures, and operational standards.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Minimum of three years' experience in an Electrical Supervisory or Leadership role within a manufacturing, engineering, automation, or equipment-build environment.
  • Strong understanding of electrical control systems and the ability to interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
  • Previous hands-on experience in electrical fitting, panel wiring, or machine assembly.
  • Technically minded, with knowledge of inverter parameter configuration or a willingness to develop these skills.
  • Proven ability to manage projects, solve problems, and work effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Experience coordinating teams to achieve production deadlines and quality objectives.

Qualifications:

  • HNC (or equivalent qualification) in an Electrical Engineering discipline.

Personal Attributes:

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proactive approach to learning, development, and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to take ownership, responsibility, and accountability for results.
  • Organised, driven, and committed to delivering high standards of work.

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

If you are an Experienced Electrical Supervisor, looking for a new challenge, we would like to hear from you.

Proactive Personnel - Telford

Contact Details:

Proactive Personnel - Telford Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Electrical Supervisor in Newport

Electrical Control Systems
Electrical Schematics Interpretation
Panel Wiring
Machine Assembly
Project Management
Team Leadership
Problem-Solving Skills