Electrical Team Leader

March; England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider in the UK is seeking an Electrical Team Leader to oversee electrical installations and manage a small team on site. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for progression towards Operations Manager. Candidates must have strong experience in electrical installation and relevant qualifications. Join a supportive team culture and be part of a growing business.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime rates

Opportunities for progression

In-house training and development

Qualifications

• Strong experience in electrical installation within an industrial setting.
• Fully qualified to BS 7671.
• Proven experience supervising teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversees electrical installations in an industrial environment.
• Quotes and delivers small works projects.
• Supervises and supports the team to deliver high-quality results.

Skills

Electrical installation experience

Control and automation skills

Ability to read schematic drawings

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualification to BS 7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations 18th Edition)

Knowledge of BS 60204

Job description

We are March, the UK's leading provider of critical engineering services. Our expertise as a multi-disciplinary engineering partner across infrastructure, process, and digital services has led to long-term partnerships with leading organizations in various sectors, including food and drink, utilities, defense, aerospace, and nuclear.

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Team Leader to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who aims to progress towards an Operations Manager role. You will be responsible for delivering electrical installation projects valued between GBP 15k and GBP 35k, managing a small on-site team (typically around 5 engineers), while being part of a larger team of up to 65 on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing electrical installations in an industrial environment (food manufacturing experience highly desirable)
• Quoting and delivering small works projects typically valued up to GBP 25k - GBP 35k
• Building strong working relationships with client Project Managers
• Preparing detailed Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Planning and managing small projects to tight timescales
• Auditing ongoing works to ensure compliance with SHEQ standards
• Selecting and ordering materials and hire equipment
• Arranging suitable labour for each project
• Supervising and supporting your team to deliver high-quality results
• Fault finding, testing, and modifying control panels as required
• Completing timesheets and project documentation accurately
• Working on varied projects mainly focused on lighting and power installations

Skills and Experience

• Strong experience in electrical installation within an industrial setting
• Experience in control and automation, including building and modifying control panels
• Able to read and interpret schematic drawings
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working to tight timescales
• Able to produce clear, accurate quotations and project plans
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and client engineers

Specific Skills / Qualifications

• Fully qualified to BS 7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations 18th Edition)
• Knowledge of BS 60204 (Electrical equipment of machines/control panels)
• Confident in fault finding and testing to BS 7671
• Proven experience supervising teams and managing subcontractors where needed

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with generous overtime rates - time and a half on weekdays and double pay on weekends
• Plenty of overtime available if desired (weekday evenings or weekends)
• Genuine opportunities for progression - we seek ambitious individuals ready to step into Operations Manager roles
• Training and development through a dedicated in-house training academy
• Be part of a successful, growing business with a supportive team culture