Electrical Supervisor

My client, one of the UK and Ireland's leading food packaging manufacturers is looking to appoint a new Electrical Supervisor.

Suppling packaging for a range of markets for over 20 years, earning a reputation for high quality packaging and 1st class service, its safe to say my client is a business that could offer security and long-term career progression.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will be responsible for the day to day maintenance and repair of equipment on site along with the following responsibilities:

• Preventative maintenance of plant equipment using system to minimise production down time.
• To identify and rectify all electrical breakdowns on all machinery through-out the plant.
• To assist with mechanical repairs alongside the maintenance team.
• Liaise when necessary with machine manufacturers to resolve issues with machines and to implement machine improvements.
• To manage and organise all day/shift electricians and apprentices with regards to their work, holidays, training, overtime and any other requirements they may have.
• To liaise with other department supervisors on a regular basis to help minimise downtime, and to keep them informed when electricians are working on machinery.
• To be aware of the electrical stores stock and to help with selecting and sourcing of essential electrical spare parts.
• Prioritise repair of old parts if deemed reasonable/economical rather than buy new.
• Ensure that all records kept by the electrical department are correct in accordance with the company quality and EHS management.
• Promote a culture that all areas are left clean after completion of all maintenance jobs.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety operational procedures.
• Responsible for all equipment installation and commissioning.
• Management and supervision of personnel in the repair and maintenance of all electrical, instrumentation and process control equipment to ensure the production of quality products.
• Ensure electrical staff receives relevant training, i.e. Induction, Manual Handling Training, Job Specific Training, Environmental and Waste Segregation Training, Safe Working Practices, health and safety training, etc.
• Responsible for control/co-ordination of electrical contractors

The ideal candidates for the position of Electrical Supervisor will possess;

• Time served, apprentice trained or qualified Electrical engineer
• Exposure to manufacturing/production maintenance
• Experienced user of AS400 is advantageous but not essential

Those interested should click apply without delay!

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.