Electrical Supervisor (Industrial Automation)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment

Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR4 6ST, United Kingdom

2 months ago

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Electrical Supervisor (Industrial Automation)

£40,000 - £46,000 + Training + Progression + Overtime + 25 Days Holiday

Sunderland

Are you an experienced Electrical Supervisor looking to take responsibility for electrical systems within a fast-paced automotive production environment?

Do you want to join a well-established engineering business where you will support and maintain existing PLC-controlled manufacturing systems, ensuring production runs safely, efficiently and with minimal downtime?

On offer is the opportunity to join a forward-thinking industrial engineering business operating within a live automotive environment. With established systems already in place, the company is looking for a capable, hands-on electrical professional who can confidently fault find, support automation systems and maintain high standards on site.

This role would suit someone with a strong industrial electrical background who enjoys being site-based, problem solving in real time, and supporting production operations day to day.

The Role

Support and maintain existing PLC-controlled production systems

Work with Siemens (TIA Portal & Step 7), Omron and Mitsubishi PLC platforms

Carry out electrical installations, testing and inspection

Fault find on control panels, 3-phase systems and 24V relay logic circuits

Work with transformer-fed panels, inter-panel feeds and SEW inverters

Read and interpret electrical drawings

Ensure works meet health & safety and quality standards

Assist with system improvements and production reliability

The Person

Experience as an Electrical Supervisor, Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrician

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)

18th Edition (BS 7671)

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to submit an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference: BBBH 24008

Keywords: Electrical Supervisor, Industrial Electrician, Automation, PLC, Manufacturing, Automotive, Control Panels, 18th Edition, Inspection & Testing

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will depend on experience, qualifications, and skillset

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