LondonEnergy

Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor

Controls & Automation EngineeringPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeLondon, UK

About the Job

Requirements

Should have strong electrical skills and working knowledge of instrumentation; instrumentation knowledge is advantageous.
Preferably have completed a recognized apprenticeship and be qualified to a minimum of Electrical City & Guilds; an HNC in Electrical Engineering is advantageous.
Requires engineering expertise to supervise and set guidelines for routine maintenance, installation, commissioning, fault finding, troubleshooting, and rectifying processes and plant equipment.
Should be familiar with control systems including programmable logic controller equipment, ideally Allen-Bradley, AC drives, and high-voltage equipment and distribution systems. Knowledge of analysis and repair of pneumatic systems is advantageous.
Requires significant experience supervising technically qualified and experienced craftsmen, technicians, and engineers in a heavy engineering environment, including working to tight deadlines.
Requires working knowledge of current IEE wiring regulations and portable appliance testing.
May be called on site outside normal working hours to provide technical guidance or hands-on support.

Responsibilities

Identify plant and process-related problems and arrange labour and materials for necessary repairs, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation plant.
Ensure planned equipment maintenance follows job specifications and manufacturer guidelines where applicable; update stores and extend the planned preventative maintenance system and specifications as equipment is updated or installed.
Provide technical support during and outside normal working hours, including hands-on work when necessary to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.
Assist in designing appropriate equipment and solutions for electrical, instrumentation, and electronic issues when required.
Assist in setting departmental guidelines for safe and efficient plant and equipment operation, following company safety, environmental, and quality policies and actively supporting a zero-accident culture.
Identify plant and process-related problems and provide solutions in consultation with the Electrical Engineering Manager to eliminate or reduce them.
Coordinate and supervise contractors in accordance with internal and external standards and legislation to ensure work meets quality and safety controls.
Enforce site regulations, agreements, and disciplinary procedures, and deputise for the Electrical Engineering Manager in their absence.

Desired Qualifications

Working knowledge of instrumentation.
An HNC in Electrical Engineering.
Knowledge of analysis and repair of pneumatic systems.

Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Supervisor

LondonEnergy · London, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-11

Salary: GBP 66,384–66,384

Workplace: on_site

Description

Job Title: Site Operative
Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £66,384.45 + 30% Shift allowance
Location: LondonEnergy EcoPark, Edmonton North London

About LondonEnergy:

At LondonEnergy, we’re proud of our vital role in managing North London’s waste and protecting the environment. As part of the team, you’ll already know that we handle and process 750,000 tonnes of waste each year, making us the second largest waste contract in the UK.

Together, we generate enough energy from waste to power around 80,000 homes annually and recycle 70% of items through our Reuse and Recycling Centres. This is only possible thanks to the dedication of our people, who make a real difference every day.

We are looking for our next Electrical and Instrument Supervisor, to lead and supervise teams of E & I personnel and Electrical/Instrument Contractors. Your supervision of the team will ensure they are engaged in the repair, maintenance, installation and commissioning of fixed equipment and plant associated with LondonEnergy.

Responsibilities:

Technical

To identify plant and process related problems and arrange labour and materials to carry out necessary repairs, maintenance, installation and commissioning on all Electrical and Instrument plant.
Ensure the Planned maintenance of equipment is carried out in accordance with the specifications of the job following manufacturers guidelines where applicable. To update stores and extend the PPM system and specifications as equipment is updated / installed.
To provide technical support both in and out of normal hours. This may include a hands on approach where necessary to ensure the safe and efficient running of the plant.
When required to assist in the design of appropriate equipment and solutions to electrical, instrument and electronic issues.
Assist in setting departmental guidelines to ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant and equipment working within company safety, environmental and quality policies - actively taking part to obtain a zero accident culture.
To identify plant and process related problems, and provide solutions in consultation with the Electrical Engineering Manager with respect to eliminating / reducing such problems.

Leadership

To co-ordinate/supervise Contractors in accordance with internal and external standards/legislation to ensure work meets quality and safety controls.
To enforce all site regulations, agreements and disciplinary procedures and deputise for the Electrical Engineering Manager in his absence.

Requirements

You may be called on site on occasion outside normal working hours to provide necessary technical guidance / hands on support.
Should have strong electrical skills and a working knowledge of instrumentation would be an advantage.
Preferably have completed a recognised apprenticeship and be qualified to a minimum of Electrical City & Guilds but HNC in Electrical Engineering would be advantageous.
A source of engineering expertise is needed to supervise and set guidelines to routine maintenance, installation, commissioning, fault finding, trouble-shooting and rectifying processes and plant equipment.
Should be familiar with a range of control systems including PLC equipment (ideally Allen Bradley), AC drives and HV equipment and distribution systems. Knowledge of analysis and repair of pneumatic systems would be a distinct advantage.
Significant experience of supervising technically qualified and experienced craftsmen, technicians and engineers, gained in a heavy engineering environment with experience of working to tight deadlines.
Working knowledge of current IEE wiring regulations and P.A.T.

Benefits

Private Medical & Life Insurance
Company Pension Scheme
Annual Leave Package
Employee Recognition Scheme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
+ Many more benefits

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

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