Electrical Supervisor | Lead Technician

Skillframe Ltd; Kingston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillframe Ltd in Kingston seeks an Electrical Supervisor / Lead Electrician to lead a small team on activation installations and 240V systems. The role covers safe site practice, workload planning, and direct collaboration with technical design teams.

You will perform fault-finding, read schematics, and ensure quality delivery across UK and international sites. NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition, and a full UK driving licence are required for hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations knowledge.
• Experience with 240V mains installations.
• Strong understanding of low-voltage electrical systems.
• Experience leading a small electrical team.
• Experience in shopfitting, exhibition builds, live events or display production.
• Electrical fault-finding expertise.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of electrical technicians and installers.
• Allocate workload and resources across multiple projects.
• Ensure safe working practices are followed at all times.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Monitor productivity, quality standards, and project deadlines.
• Support recruitment, training and performance development of team members.
• Build, wire, test, and Commission activation installations and display systems.
• Install and maintain 240V electrical systems (temporary and permanent).
• Assemble and test low-voltage systems (LED lighting, DMX controls, power supplies).
• Perform fault finding and diagnostics during production and on-site installations (PAT testing).
• Produce safe cable routing solutions and support workshop/ site installations in the UK and internationally.

Skills

Qualified Electrician

18th Edition

240V installations

Low-voltage systems

Team leadership

Driving licence

Fault-finding

Reading schematics

UK site experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Electrical Supervisor / Lead Electrician

Location | Kingston

Contract | Full time, permanent

Salary | T.B.C

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage, mentor, and develop a small team of electrical technicians and installers.
• Allocate workload and resources across multiple projects.
• Ensure safe working practices are followed at all times.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Monitor productivity, quality standards, and project deadlines.
• Support recruitment, training, and performance development of team members.

Electrical Production & Installation

• Build, wire, test, and commission activation installations and display systems.
• Install and maintain temporary and permanent 240V electrical systems.
• Assemble and test low-voltage systems including:
  • LED lighting
  • RGB LED systems
  • DMX controls
  • Power supplies and transformers
  • Interactive display electronics
  • Motion sensors
  • Retail activation technologies
• Perform fault finding and diagnostics during production and on-site installations inc PAT testing.
• Produce safe and efficient cable routing solutions.
• Support workshop manufacture and site installations across the UK and internationally when required.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all work complies with:
  • BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations
  • Electricity at Work Regulations
  • Health & Safety at Work Act
  • Company Health & Safety procedures
• Carry out electrical testing and inspection.
• Maintain testing equipment and certification records.
• Prepare risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• Ensure electrical installations are fully documented and signed off.

Technical Support

• Work alongside Technical Design teams to develop practical installation solutions.
• Review technical drawings and schematics.
• Advise on power requirements and electrical specifications.
• Recommend materials, components, and installation methods.
• Support prototype development and proof-of-concept projects.

Project Delivery

• Assist project teams with planning electrical requirements.
• Order and manage electrical consumables and equipment.
• Track project progress against programme deadlines.
• Support installation teams during critical project milestones, also attending installations when required
• Troubleshoot issues on-site and propose effective solutions under tight deadlines.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

• Qualified Electrician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience with 240V mains electrical installations.
• Strong understanding of low-voltage electrical systems.
• Previous experience leading a small electrical team.
• Proven experience within one or more of:
  • Shopfitting
  • Exhibition builds
  • Live events
  • Experiential activations
  • Display production
• Electrical fault-finding expertise.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Inspection & Testing qualification (2391 or equivalent).
• IPAF certification.
• PASMA certification.
• ECS Gold Card.
• Experience with DMX lighting systems.
• Experience with interactive technologies and automation systems.
• Experience working on luxury retail and brand activation projects.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to work alongside the team.
• Excellent problem-solving capability.
• Calm under pressure and deadline-focused.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced production environment.
• Positive attitude with a commitment to quality and safety.

Performance Measures

Success in the role will be measured against:

• Electrical safety compliance.
• Project completion on time and within budget.
• Installation quality standards.
• Team productivity and development.
• Reduction of electrical defects and rework.
• Effective management of project resources.
• Positive client and project team feedback.

Typical Projects

• Experiential brand activations.
• Pop-up stores.
• Exhibition stands.
• Digital retail experiences.
• Immersive environments.
• Product launch installations.
• LED illuminated displays and fixtures.
• Permanent shop fit

The nature of our clients industry is that working ad hoc additional hours, or out of normal working hours, can be expected as a normal function of this role. Paid overtime, or time in lieu, is not provided for this.