Area Supervisor

Job Description

My client is a leading renewable energy company operating throughout the UK and overseas. Due to continued expansion, they have a vacancy in the South for an Area Supervisor to join their team. The successful Area Supervisor will ideally be based along the M4 corridor – Gloucester, Bristol, Chippenham, Swindon, Newbury, Reading or close surrounding areas and will provide efficient supervision, coordination and guidance of technicians in the South.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer, with proven knowledge and experience of working with gas engines/generators and has supervised/managed engineering teams. In return you will be joining an established, global company who offer an attractive salary along with benefits package.

Area Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision, coordination and guidance of the technicians in the Northeast.
• Ensure that site operations remain in compliance with all relevant site contracts including (but not limited to) Site Waste Licences, Pollution Prevention Control, Leases and all Electrical agreements.
• Day to day operations of gas fields, reciprocating assets, solar, energy storage and gas peakers.
• A commitment to Health & Safety and Environmental practices following all procedures.
• Provide absence cover for the Operations Manager when required.
• Maintenance of all mechanical and electrical plant.
• Provide 24-hour emergency call out cover to respond to plant failures.
• A commitment to continuous enhancement of skills and knowledge.
• Supervision of Operating Costs.
• Conduct engineering tasks in the absence of the dedicated area engineer.

Area Supervisor Requirements:

• Proven experience of supervising/managing teams.
• Mechanical or electrical skillset with knowledge and experience of mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge and understanding of engines/generators.
• Experience of working with gas engines would be advantageous.
• Ability to take part in a callout rota.
• Flexible approach to travel.
• IT Literate.
• Hold full UK driving licence.

Area Supervisor Benefits:

• Annual salary of up to £46K depending on experience.
• South weighting allowance of £4,128 per annum.
• Monday to Friday – 40 hours.
• Company van, mobile phone, laptop, uniform and PPE provided.
• Callout payments.
• Additional payments for gaining certifications/qualifications.
• 25 days holiday rising with service plus bank holidays.
• Every birthday off and the opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday per year.
• Pension scheme.
• Opportunity to opt into Private Healthcare.

NOTE: Our client encourages applications from engineers from both commercial and ex-military backgrounds; Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force (RAF).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £46,000.00-£54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Managing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: J5052