Shift Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Shift Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Redcar

Salary: £48,987 per annum + 2% shift allowance

• Shift pattern: 4 x 12‑hour day shifts followed by 4 days off (7 am‑7 pm)
• Excellent work‑life balance with regular four‑day breaks
• Generous pension scheme
• Medical and dental cover
• Retail, leisure and holiday discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training, development and career progression within a growing national organisation

This isn't just another maintenance position. You will be trusted to lead a skilled engineering team, keeping critical plant and equipment operating safely and efficiently while driving continuous improvement across the site. You will influence engineering standards, improve plant performance, and mentor engineers, all while remaining involved in the technical aspects of the role.

• Leading and coordinating engineering and maintenance activities across the site
• Managing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance to maximise plant availability
• Supporting engineers during breakdowns, ensuring faults are diagnosed and resolved quickly
• Driving high engineering standards, compliance and safe working practices
• Identifying recurring equipment issues and implementing long‑term engineering solutions
• Championing continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and operational performance
• Coordinating specialist maintenance work with external contractors and suppliers
• Supporting maintenance planning, permit systems and engineering scheduling
• Promoting excellent housekeeping alongside health, safety and environmental compliance
• Coaching, mentoring and supporting engineers to develop both capability and performance

You will be an experienced maintenance professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for engineering excellence.

• NVQ Level 3 Engineering qualification (Electrical bias preferred)
• Previous experience in a Maintenance Supervisor, Engineering Supervisor or Lead Engineer position
• Strong experience maintaining production or industrial machinery
• Electrical fault‑finding experience with PLCs, VSDs and relay logic circuits
• Good knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems
• Excellent communication, organisation and team leadership skills
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and problem solving