Electrical Supervisor

Morson Talent; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Up to 10% matched pension contribution

Flexible benefits including healthcare and gym membership

Job summary

A major UK infrastructure organisation is seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to lead a multi-skilled maintenance team at a large operational site in Liverpool. In this leadership role, you'll ensure compliance with safety standards, manage maintenance activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should possess strong knowledge in electrical systems and leadership experience within heavy industry. A minimum of HNC in Electrical Engineering is required, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 4-5 years' experience in a supervisory role within a heavy industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems.
• Demonstrable experience leading multi-skilled teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of electrical and multi-skilled engineers.
• Ensure maintenance meets safety and quality standards.
• Manage contractors on specialist works.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical systems knowledge

Job description

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Base pay range

Salary: £52,000 - £56,000

Are you a proven Electrical Supervisor ready to lead from the front in a safety-critical, high-performance environment? Do you thrive in heavy industry where no two days are the same, and your leadership genuinely makes an impact?

Our client, a major UK infrastructure and logistics organisation, is investing heavily in its future and is now seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor to join their engineering team at a large-scale operational site in Liverpool.

This is a key leadership role where you''ll take ownership of a multi-skilled maintenance team, keeping essential plant and equipment running safely, efficiently, and compliantly in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

In this position, you''ll be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of a multi-skilled engineering team, delivering planned preventative and reactive maintenance across a complex industrial operation. You''ll play a critical part in:

• Leading and developing a team of electrical and multi-skilled engineers
• Ensuring all maintenance, installation, and commissioning activities meet the highest safety and quality standards
• Driving compliance across statutory regulations including PUWER, PSSR, COSHH, LOLER and DSEAR
• Managing contractors and preferred suppliers on specialist works
• Producing Root Cause Analysis and leading fault-finding investigations
• Working closely with operations and other engineering functions to minimise downtime and maximise performance
• Supporting continuous improvement and safe systems of work across the site
• This is a highly visible role where your decisions, leadership style, and technical judgement will directly influence operational performance.

What we're looking for

We're seeking a confident Electrical Supervisor with at least 4-5 years'' experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a heavy industrial environment such as ports, manufacturing, utilities, energy, FMCG, or similar.

You'll also bring:

• A minimum of HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, with a solid understanding of mechanical engineering
• Demonstrable experience leading multi-skilled engineering teams
• A strong grasp of health & safety legislation and compliance frameworks
• Proven problem-solving skills and experience delivering RCA and continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust across engineering, operations, and contractors
• ATEX knowledge is desirable but not essential - strong understanding of hazardous area compliance is beneficial
• A full UK driving licence is essential. You should also be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces when required.

What’s On Offer

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation undergoing significant investment and transformation. You''ll benefit from:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Up to 10% matched pension contribution
• A wide range of flexible benefits including healthcare, car scheme, Cycle2Work, gym membership, and retail discounts
• A strong focus on training, development, and long-term career progression

If you''re an experienced Electrical Supervisor who enjoys leading teams, solving complex engineering challenges, and working in an environment where safety, performance, and professionalism truly matter, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with confidence and enthusiasm and take the next exciting step in your engineering leadership career.