Building and Base Services Electrical Team Leader

KBS Maritime; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Early finish on a Friday

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Enhanced pension scheme

Job summary

KBS Maritime Limited is seeking an Electrical Team Leader to oversee planned and reactive maintenance at HM Naval Base Portsmouth. You will lead a skilled electrical team, ensure safe, compliant work, and drive performance while supporting critical operations and emergencies.

This leadership role may include an on-call rota and overtime to meet operational demands. 37 hours per week, permanent contract, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation, Maintenance or Electrical Engineering.
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• Ideally hold a City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent) Inspection and Testing qualification.
• Ideally hold a City & Guilds 2360, 2330, or equivalent electrical qualification.
• Proven experience managing and leading electrical maintenance teams within facilities management, defence, government, healthcare, industrial or similarly complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of planned and reactive electrical maintenance, ensuring work is completed safely, compliantly and to agreed performance targets.
• Work closely with the Head of Building & Base Services to support operational priorities and maintain critical infrastructure across the Naval Base.
• Monitor performance against KPIs, proactively managing delays and implementing solutions to keep work on track.
• Collaborate with the Scheduler to ensure resources, labour and materials are effectively planned and deployed.
• Coordinate shutdowns, isolations and maintenance activities to minimise operational disruption.
• Provide technical leadership and support to your team, working with wider engineering and operational teams to resolve issues and drive performance.
• Review and approve risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), ensuring safe systems of work are maintained.
• Support audits, inspections and compliance activities, while investigating incidents and equipment failures to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and service delivery across the electrical maintenance function.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Attention to detail

Resilience

Continuous improvement

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation/Maintenance/Engineering

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671)

City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection and Testing)

City & Guilds 2360/2330 or equivalent electrical qualification

Job description

Job Title: Building and Base Services Electrical Team Leader

Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)

Service Area: Service Delivery

Hours of Work: 37 Per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £45,000 – £48,000

We’re looking for an Electrical Team Leader to oversee the delivery of planned and reactive electrical maintenance across HM Naval Base Portsmouth. Leading a team of skilled electricians, you’ll ensure work is completed safely, compliantly and to agreed performance standards, while managing resources, supporting operational priorities and driving continuous improvement across the service. This is a leadership role with occasional hands‑on involvement when required to support critical operations or emergencies.

This role may include an on-call rota and overtime to support operational demands.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the delivery of planned and reactive electrical maintenance, ensuring work is completed safely, compliantly and to agreed performance targets.
• Work closely with the Head of Building & Base Services to support operational priorities and maintain critical infrastructure across the Naval Base.
• Monitor performance against KPIs, proactively managing delays and implementing solutions to keep work on track.
• Collaborate with the Scheduler to ensure resources, labour and materials are effectively planned and deployed.
• Coordinate shutdowns, isolations and maintenance activities to minimise operational disruption.
• Provide technical leadership and support to your team, working with wider engineering and operational teams to resolve issues and drive performance.
• Review and approve risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), ensuring safe systems of work are maintained.
• Support audits, inspections and compliance activities, while investigating incidents and equipment failures to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and service delivery across the electrical maintenance function.

What you will bring:

• Proven experience leading and supporting a team.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to work.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Logical thinking and strong problem-solving ability.
• The ability to analyse issues and identify practical solutions.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Resilience, adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset.
• A commitment to delivering a high-quality service in a fast‑paced environment.

About you:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation, Maintenance or Electrical Engineering.
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• Ideally hold a City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent) Inspection and Testing qualification.
• Ideally hold a City & Guilds 2360, 2330, or equivalent electrical qualification.
• Proven experience managing and leading electrical maintenance teams within facilities management, defence, government, healthcare, industrial or similarly complex environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, planned and reactive maintenance, and safe systems of work.
• Experience providing leadership, guidance and support to teams, helping to drive performance and achieve operational objectives.
• Knowledge of permit‑to‑work systems, safe isolation procedures and KPI‑driven service delivery.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands.
• A self‑motivated leader with high standards, a strong work ethic and a people‑focused approach.

You’ll get:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme, following successful completion of probation period
• Early finish on a Friday
• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension scheme – employee contribution 4% and company contribution 6%, or you can increase your contribution to 6% and company contribution will increase to 10%
• Life assurance x 4 (subject to scheme T&C’s)
• Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group income protection
• Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
• Free parking onsite
• Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.
• Continued professional career development
• Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)
• Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services
• Discount off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Background checks & security

Please note that due to the nature of the site we are based on and the work carried out, once offered we carry out a number of pre‑employment checks which include UKSV clearance applications – you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. For more information, please speak with the Talent & Recruitment team.

About us:

At KBS Maritime, we’re not just another company – we’re an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy.

With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy’s surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting‑edge infrastructure that’s unlike any other.

By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK’s National Defence and Security. But it’s not just about the work – at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed.

KBS Maritime is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of every social or cultural background, age, gender, ability, sexual orientation, and belief.

We will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate any disability. In the first instance, if you require this job advert in an alternative format, or require any assistance, please contact [e-mail]