Electrical Team Lead for Critical Base Maintenance

KBS Maritime; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Early finish on a Friday

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Enhanced pension scheme – employee 4%/

Life assurance x 4

Cycle to work scheme

Group income protection

Flexible parental benefits

Free parking onsite

Job summary

KBS Maritime Limited seeks an Electrical Team Leader to oversee electrical maintenance at HM Naval Base Portsmouth. You will lead a skilled team, ensuring work is performed safely, compliantly and to high performance standards while managing resources and responding to emergencies.

You will work with the Head of Building & Base Services to prioritise operational needs, monitor KPI performance and drive continuous improvement across the service.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation, Maintenance or Electrical Engineering.
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent) Inspection and Testing.
• City & Guilds 2360, 2330, or equivalent electrical qualification.
• Experience leading electrical maintenance teams within facilities management, defence, government, healthcare, industrial environments.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and KPI-driven service delivery.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of planned and reactive electrical maintenance, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with the Head of Building & Base Services to support priorities and critical infrastructure.
• Monitor KPIs and manage delays, implementing timely solutions to keep work on track.
• Coordinate resources, labour and materials with the Scheduler.
• Coordinate shutdowns and maintenance activities to minimise disruption.
• Provide technical leadership and support across engineering and operations teams.
• Review RAMS and ensure safe systems of work are maintained.
• Support audits, inspections and investigations to drive improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation/Maintenance/Engineering

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671)

City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing)

City & Guilds 2360/2330 or equivalent electrical qualification

Job description

KBS Maritime Limited seeks an Electrical Team Leader to oversee electrical maintenance at HM Naval Base Portsmouth. You will lead a skilled team, ensuring work is performed safely, compliantly and to high performance standards while managing resources and responding to emergencies.

You will work with the Head of Building & Base Services to prioritise operational needs, monitor KPI performance and drive continuous improvement across the service.