Electrical Supervisor

Mitie Group plc.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to lead day-to-day electrical maintenance on a Defence sector PFI contract in Plymouth, ensuring safety, compliance and uninterrupted service.

You will supervise a team of electricians, act as AP for LV/HV systems, and manage faults, inspections, and contractor performance in a critical Defence environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations certification.
• 5+ years' experience in electrical maintenance, LV/HV.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience; AP certification or willingness to train preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical works with high safety standards.
• Lead and support a diverse team of electricians and technicians, ensuring safety procedures.
• Manage faults, breakdowns, testing and inspections across Defence assets and Naval accommodation.
• Act as Authorised Person (AP) for LV/HV systems, oversee safe isolations and permit control.
• Promote Health & Safety culture and ensure compliance with Permit to Work and LOTO.
• Oversee contractor performance, ensuring H&S, quality and contract compliance.

Skills

Electrical supervision

Team leadership

CAFM systems

Defence sector experience

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

ROLE: Electrical Supervisor
HOURS: Full-time
LOCATION: Armada, HMS Drake, Plymouth

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for an Electrical Supervisor who will lead day-to-day electrical maintenance operations within a Defence sector PFI contract, ensuring safety, compliance, and uninterrupted service delivery.

Role Responsibilities:

• Supervise planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical works, ensuring high standards of safety and workmanship.
• Lead and support a diverse team of electricians and technicians, ensuring adherence to electrical standards and safety procedures.
• Manage faults, breakdowns, testing, and inspections, particularly across critical Defence assets and Naval accommodation.
• Act as Authorised Person (AP) for LV/HV systems, overseeing safe isolations, switching operations, and permit control.
• Promote a strong Health & Safety culture, ensuring compliance with Permit to Work and LOTO procedures.

• Oversee contractor performance, ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures, quality standards, and contractual requirements.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations certification.
• Experience operating LV/HV systems with at least 5 years in electrical maintenance.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience (AP certification or willingness to train preferred).

• Experienced in using CAFM systems to manage work orders, maintenance schedules, asset data, and statutory compliance activities (desirable).

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary with additional payment for Authorised Person duties.
• Ongoing training and professional development, including AP certification and refreshers.
• Opportunity to work in a critical Defence environment with career progression potential.