Electrical Supervisor

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an Electrical Supervisor for night operations in West London. The role offers a salary of £61,000 with a 4 on/4 off rota. Responsibilities include supervising a team, managing electrical systems, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in critical environments.

Benefits

£61,000 per year

Consistent work/life balance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation required.
• Must have 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience in critical environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the night shift team.
• Oversee operation of electrical plant including LV/HV systems.
• Act as first point of escalation for night technical issues.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication

Technical problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395

Job description

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

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