Electrical Supervisor | Lead Technician

Skillframe Ltd; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillframe Ltd in Kingston is seeking an Electrical Supervisor / Lead Electrician to lead a small team of technicians and oversee activation installations across UK projects. The role covers 240V mains and low‑voltage systems, DMX lighting and display electronics, with a focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery.

You will read schematics, manage resources, and mentor crew on site. Flexibility for occasional travel to international sites and overtime may be required, with a strong commitment

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations compliant.
• Experience with 240V mains installations.
• Strong understanding of low-voltage systems.
• Previous leadership of a small electrical team.
• Experience in shopfitting/exhibitions/live events.
• Electrical fault-finding expertise.
• Ability to interpret drawings and schematics.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a small team of electrical technicians and installers.
• Allocate workload and resources across multiple projects.
• Ensure safe working practices and conduct toolbox talks.
• Monitor productivity, quality standards and deadlines.
• Support recruitment, training and performance development.
• Build, wire, test and commission activation installations.
• Produce safe cable routing solutions and RAMS.
• Review drawings, advise on electrical specifications and methods.
• Support workshop manufacture and site installations across the UK and internationally.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical fault-finding

Interpret schematics

DMX lighting

Project coordination

Education

NVQ Level 3

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

DMX lighting

Electrical testing equipment

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 syste
• 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

• 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.

Due to the amount of applications we are receiving, we apologise but do not always have the time to respond to everyone individually.