Electrical Supervisor

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

Job summary

A top-tier recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Electrical Supervisor for night operations in West London. The ideal candidate will lead a small engineering team, ensuring all electrical systems are safe and operational. Candidates with strong leadership skills and experience in critical environments are encouraged to apply for this full-time position. A competitive salary of £61,000 is offered along with benefits.

Benefits

Consistent work/life balance with 4 on / 4 off shifts

Opportunities for career development

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise the night shift team and ensure maintenance tasks are executed.
• Oversee electrical plant operations and manage compliance with regulations.
• Act as the first point of escalation during night shifts.

Skills

Electrical Installation

Communication

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395

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