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)