Electrical Supervisor

Carlisle Support Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services company in Greater London is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to oversee daily operations for the Arriva Rail London contract. You will manage compliance, supervise engineers, and ensure efficient operations across the team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical systems, experience managing teams, and relevant certifications. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a reputable organization committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a team of engineers.
• Wide knowledge of electrical systems essential.
• Experience and knowledge on TfL work or rail preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory issues.
• Manage appraisals and client meetings.
• Supervise subcontractors and manage PPMs.
• Actively engage with new engineering team members.

Skills

Time Served Electrical apprenticeship

Experience in managing a team

PTS training

Flexibility to adapt

Full UK driving licence

Knowledge on TfL work or rail

Education

None specified

Tools

JIB card

Sentinel card

Job description

Carlisle Support Services is looking for an Electrical Supervisor, based at Hackney Wick office in Hackney. You will be looking after the daily running of hard services across the Arriva Rail London contract. You will be required to work a 4‑on/4‑off working pattern, working 12‑hour shifts with a 1‑hour unpaid lunch break. This role will also include a required amount of weekend working. Your core role will include but not be limited to the following activities:

Responsibilities

• Looking after and making sure we are up to date with all statutory compliance issues
• Carry out engineers’ appraisals along with line manager
• Attend client meetings when required
• Supervision/escorting of subcontractors
• Carry out surveys for compiling quotations for remedial works and small projects
• Day‑to‑day management of reactive faults and PPMs with the scheduling team
• Help the reactive helpdesk with information so they can complete activities
• Completion and management of PPM‑based risk assessments
• Management of HSQE requirements
• Vetting RAMS and safe systems of work when supervising subcontractors
• Completion of permit‑to‑work documents for subcontractors
• Chase progress updates on spares and other procured materials and equipment
• Form part of a full TFM account delivery and adopt a one‑team working approach with all other service streams
• Assist the Contract Manager to ensure operational performance is optimised and engineering efficiency is at its maximum
• Offer guidance and assistance to the site engineering team
• Provide holiday and sickness cover for other members of your team if required
• Continually review with the Account Manager operational performance to ensure engineering efficiency and first‑time fix ratio is maximised whilst non‑productive time is kept to an absolute minimum
• Engineer development to ensure that a high‑quality team is maintained, including performance management, succession planning and personal development
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal clients and key stakeholders
• Deliver engineer and site audits in line with company health & safety policy
• Provide PDA field training for new and existing engineers when required
• Actively engage with new engineering team members and the new starter process to ensure a seamless introduction to the contract

Qualifications

• Time Served Electrical apprenticeship with a wide knowledge of electrical systems
• Experience in managing a team of engineers
• PTS training
• JIB card
• Sentinel card preferred
• Flexibility to adapt to new challenges
• CCS
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience and knowledge on TfL work or rail preferred

Successful candidates will be required to provide original documentation for detailed screening and vetting processes. This could include the following: passport, driving licence, utility bill dated in the last three months, HMRC letter, original bank statement, original payslip, birth certificate, a valid share code.

Join a growing market‑leading brand of support services to work with the UK’s largest brands such as Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, BBC StudioWorks, and many more. Carlisle currently employs over 5,000 dedicated and enthusiastic staff members to deliver events, security, cleaning, and retail facilities support services across the UK’s most renowned sites and critical infrastructure. Apply today to find out more and embark on an exciting career journey filled with unrivalled recognition schemes and progression opportunities aimed at helping you achieve your true potential.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

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