Assistant Lead Electrician

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment studio based in the UK is seeking an Assistant Lead Electrician to oversee a skilled team in maintaining and installing electrical systems. This hands-on role requires a qualified electrician familiar with health and safety practices and team management, ensuring the studio operates safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include planned and reactive maintenance tasks, supervising electricians, and responding to emergencies. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified 'Approved Electrician' with AM2 and City & Guilds 236-2 or equivalent.
• BS7671 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations Accreditation.
• Electricity Supply Regulations awareness.
• Electricity at Work Act awareness.
• JIB/ECS card.
• 2391, inspecting and testing would be advantageous.
• NVQ Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and execute maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Supervise and instruct electricians and subcontractors.
• Respond to emergencies and implement fixes.
• Maintain site equipment and ensure operational readiness.

Job description

Overview

Are you a qualified electrician and looking for an environment where your skills can truly make a difference? Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden is seeking a confident and organised Assistant Lead Electrician to help lead the charge in maintaining, modifying, and installing electrical systems across our studio site. This hands-on role supports the Lead Electrician in managing a skilled team of electricians and coordinating subcontractors who maintain critical WB assets. You will monitor productivity and ensure safe working practices, organise workflows, coach team members, resolve issues, and act as a link between cross-functional teams and management. You will also assist with general maintenance tasks or delegate them to in-house teams or contractors, from reactive callouts to planned maintenance, to ensure the studio is always ready for action.

Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to applicable laws, WB reserves the right to change this working agreement with reasonable notice to you.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and execute planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Report progress and updates via all media outlets provided.
• Keep accurate records, including sign-off sheets, compliance records, and Planon updates.
• Monitor H&S compliance, such as correct PPE being worn.
• Ensure that the site\'s electrical and mechanical equipment is looked after to maintain continuous operation and legal compliance.
• Operate and maintain mechanical systems via the Building Management System (BMS).
• Supervise, instruct, and perform small installation works and modifications to existing systems and/or any other asset installation required.
• Respond to emergencies with a view to implementing a permanent fix or a temporary safe fix, escalating as needed for a quick resolution.
• Back-fill the Lead Electrician when required and oversee in-house rotas, holiday requests, sickness cover, time and attendance to ensure adequate business support.
• Audit and review stock levels, ensuring critical spares and operational spare parts are kept in stock.
• Use and maintain site plant equipment, such as MEWPS (training provided).
• Trailers and forklift experience (training provided).
• Show a working knowledge of industrial and commercial systems.
• Be technologically proficient with Electrical and Automation systems.
• Have knowledge of the Building Management System (BMS) (training provided).
• Maintain full working knowledge and adherence to H&S standards.
• Interpret drawings and building specifications for fault finding and additional installations.
• Hold a Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified "Approved Electrician" with AM2 and City & Guilds 236-2 or equivalent.
• BS7671 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations Accreditation.
• Electricity Supply Regulations awareness.
• Electricity at Work Act awareness.
• JIB/ECS card.
• 2391, inspecting and testing would be advantageous.
• NVQ Level 3.

Equal Opportunity

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.