Electrical Supervisor

SaluteMyJob; Corsham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to oversee electrical and mechanical maintenance services. This role is ideal for former military professionals, offering a chance to apply leadership and technical skills in a civilian environment. Responsibilities include managing teams, ensuring service delivery, and maintaining stakeholder relationships in a dynamic facilities setting.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Previous experience in supervisory or team leader roles.
• Hands-on experience in a technical facilities environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team ensuring delivery meets KPIs.
• Maintain control over supplier and labour costs.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Negotiation

Education

Level 3 Electrical Qualification (or military equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to take charge of the delivery of all electrical, mechanical, and associated maintenance services across the site. This is an excellent opportunity for a former military professional looking to bring their leadership, organisational skills, and technical acumen into a civilian role within a dynamic facilities environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of engineers and subcontractors, ensuring service delivery meets contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Maintain effective control over supplier and labour costs, contributing to the achievement of financial targets.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver services professionally, on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant site audits, including quality assurance, health & safety, environmental, and financial standards.
• Provide accurate management reporting and submit timely updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Act as the first point of contact for service escalations, ensuring swift and effective resolution of issues.
• Support the continuous improvement of processes through root cause analysis of recurring issues.
• Encourage and implement best practice across Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental standards (QHSE).
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers, ensuring effective use of resources and workforce development.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong technical knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Project management experience is desirable, though not essential.
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, ideally in a supervisory or team leader capacity.
• Capable of managing operational spend and resource planning.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and computer systems commonly used in engineering environments.
• Background in military engineering or facilities management is highly valued, with the ability to apply structured thinking and problem-solving under pressure.

Skills & Behaviours:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a focus on customer service and operational effectiveness.
• A pragmatic problem-solver with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and a “can-do” attitude.
• Able to remain calm under pressure and effectively prioritise workload.
• Promote and embody professional standards and team-oriented behaviour.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum Level 3 Electrical Qualification (or military equivalent).
• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced, technical estates or facilities environment.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leadership role, ideally within a military or similarly structured organisation.