Electrical Supervisor

Build Recruitment; Ealing; On-site; GBP 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking an Electrical Supervisor for night operations at a prestigious site in West London. The role involves supervising a team, ensuring safety and compliance with electrical systems, and requires strong leadership and communication skills. Candidates must have relevant certifications and experience in critical environments. A competitive salary of £61,000 is offered along with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £61,000

Consistent night shift pattern

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification required.
• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent for inspection is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Supervise night shift team for planned and reactive maintenance.
• Oversee operation of critical electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Electrical installation knowledge

Strong communication skills

Leadership abilities

Problem-solving under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

BMS

Electrical LV/HV systems

Test & Inspection tools

Job description

Overview

Electrical Supervisor - Nights Only (4 on / 4 off)

Location: Ealing, West London

Salary: £61,000 Benefits

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (Nights Only)

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to oversee night operations at a flagship commercial and events site in West London. This is a supervisory role with hands-on responsibility, leading a small engineering team while ensuring all electrical systems remain safe, resilient, and fully operational overnight.

The site is both technically demanding and event-driven, hosting seasonal activities on the scale of major sporting and entertainment venues. We are looking for someone who enjoys working under pressure, can think quickly when issues arise, and takes pride in delivering reliability in a critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the night shift team, ensuring planned and reactive maintenance is completed to a high standard
• Oversee the operation of electrical plant including LV/HV systems, pumps, motors, AHUs, and BMS
• Act as first point of escalation for technical and electrical issues during nights
• Monitor compliance with safety protocols, statutory regulations, and client requirements
• Assist in event readiness, ensuring systems are prepared for increased seasonal demand
• Manage accurate shift handovers, logs, and reporting

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential)
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 (Test & Inspection)
• High Voltage experience or AP status (advantageous)
• Background in critical environments (data centres, broadcast/media, healthcare, or similar)
• Previous supervisory or team-lead experience preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to balance technical and people management responsibilities

What’s on Offer

• £61,000 per year benefits
• 4 on / 4 off night shift rota for a consistent work/life balance
• Supervisory role at a prestigious and technically complex site in West London
• Opportunities for career development within a professional FM environment