Electrical Team Lead – Maintenance & Energy Efficiency

Brighton College; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary lunch is provided.

Free tickets to Brighton College music

Job specific Learning and Development

Life Cover

Contributory pension with 9% employer

Employee benefit and discount platform

Job summary

Brighton College is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to lead a team of electrical operatives in delivering planned and reactive maintenance, minor works, and compliance tasks. The role focuses on safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the college estate.

The successful candidate will plan maintenance schedules, coordinate internal and external contractors, manage stock and records, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements while supporting the team’s professional development.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a core trade (e.g., Electrical).
• Significant experience in facilities maintenance or building services across multiple trades.
• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Act as the first point of escalation for technical queries and operational challenges.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, health & safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience in energy management or sustainability initiatives.
• Lead electrical incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Develop and implement work schedules, resource plans, to optimize team performance.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Proficient in using job management systems and basic IT tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and schematics

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of a team of electrical operatives.
• Allocate tasks, set priorities, and monitor performance to ensure productivity and high standards of workmanship.
• Carry out regular team briefings, toolbox talks, and performance reviews with the Deputy Head of Facilities Services.
• Promote a positive team culture focused on health and safety, service delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Lead initiatives to improve energy efficiency, sustainability, and asset lifecycle management.
• Plan, schedule and oversee planned preventive maintenance (PPM), responsive repairs, and minor works.
• Work with internal departments and external contractors within electrical areas.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping for all completed jobs, inspections, and compliance checks.
• Ensure operatives work in compliance with statutory and internal H&S policies and procedures.
• Conduct on-site inspections and audits to verify adherence to safe systems of work, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Ensure the team follows regulatory requirements including Gas Safety, Electrical Testing, Water Hygiene (Legionella), and Asbestos Awareness.
• Review completed works to ensure compliance with specifications, standards.
• Identify and implement service improvements or efficiencies where appropriate.
• Manage defect rectification and complaints effectively.
• Monitor and assess the quality of work delivered by external contractors across the estate.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & safety compliance

Electrical expertise

Documentation & record-keeping

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in core trade

Tools

Job management systems

MS Office / IT tools

Job description

Brighton College is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to lead a team of electrical operatives in delivering planned and reactive maintenance, minor works, and compliance tasks. The role focuses on safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the college estate.

The successful candidate will plan maintenance schedules, coordinate internal and external contractors, manage stock and records, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements while supporting the team’s professional development.