Electrical Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; Kettering; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking an Electrical Team Leader to manage electrical installation projects ranging from £15k to £35k. This role offers a clear path to an Operations Manager position and involves overseeing a small team, ensuring project compliance, and delivering high-quality installations in various industrial settings. A competitive salary with benefits and opportunities for development are part of the package.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime rates

Opportunities for progression

Training and development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical installations within industrial settings.
• Experience in building and modifying control panels.
• Ability to manage and supervise teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical installations and manage small project teams.
• Prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Audit ongoing works for compliance with SHEQ standards.

Skills

Electrical installation

Control and automation

Schematic drawings

Communication

Education

BS 7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations 18th Edition)

BS 60204 (Electrical equipment of machines/control panels)

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 sectors such as 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 aiming to progress towards an Operations Manager role. You will be responsible for delivering electrical installation projects valued around £15k-£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

1. Oversee electrical installations in an industrial environment (food manufacturing experience highly desirable).
2. Quote and deliver small works projects typically valued up to £25k-£35k.
3. Build strong working relationships with client Project Managers.
4. Prepare detailed Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
5. Plan and manage small projects to tight timescales.
6. Audit ongoing works to ensure compliance with SHEQ standards.
7. Select and order materials and hire equipment.
8. Arrange suitable labor for each project.
9. Supervise and support your team to deliver high-quality results.
10. Fault find, test, and modify control panels as required.
11. Complete timesheets and project documentation accurately.
12. Work on varied projects mainly focused on lighting and power installations.

Skills and Experience

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

Specific Skills / Qualifications

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

What We Offer

1. Competitive salary with generous overtime rates — time and a half on weekdays and double pay on weekends.
2. Plenty of overtime available if desired (weekday evenings or weekends).
3. Genuine opportunities for progression — we want people who are ambitious and ready to step up into Operations Manager roles in the future.
4. Training and development through a dedicated in-house training academy.
5. Be part of a successful, growing business with a supportive team culture.

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