Electrical Supervisor – Hands-on FM & Contractor Oversight

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd is recruiting an experienced Electrical Working Supervisor for our facilities management portfolio in the UK. The role blends hands-on electrical maintenance with supervision of contractors to ensure safe, compliant and timely delivery of works.

The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 electrical qualification and BS 7671 18th Edition, with proven fault-finding skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities across site operations in Edinburgh.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 electrical qualification or equivalent.
• BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Experience in electrical maintenance or facilities management environment.
• Experience supervising contractors, subcontractors or electrical maintenance teams.
• Strong practical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of electrical compliance and health & safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hands‑on electrical maintenance, fault finding, repairs and installations across facilities.
• Supervise and coordinate electrical contractors and subcontractors, ensuring works are completed safely, on time and to specification.
• Oversee planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Ensure all electrical works comply with current legislation, regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance, workmanship and quality of completed works.
• Carry out inspections, testing and audits of electrical installations where appropriately qualified.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Contractor supervision

Maintenance planning

Health & safety compliance

Independent work

Education

NVQ Level 3 electrical qualification

BS 7671 18th Edition wiring regs

Job description

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd is recruiting an experienced Electrical Working Supervisor for our facilities management portfolio in the UK. The role blends hands-on electrical maintenance with supervision of contractors to ensure safe, compliant and timely delivery of works.

The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 electrical qualification and BS 7671 18th Edition, with proven fault-finding skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities across site operations in Edinburgh.