Electrical Trade Manager

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol City Council seeks an Electrical Trade Manager for an 18-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will lead a skilled team in delivering high-quality electrical maintenance across council housing, ensuring compliance with regulations while innovating service delivery. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and community involvement.

Benefits

Generous annual leave and flexible working options

Local Government Pension Scheme

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical services.
• Practical experience in leading teams or managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting delivery of electrical maintenance in council properties.
• Overseeing fleet management, materials procurement, and team HR matters.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Problem Solving

Innovative Thinking

Education

Vocational qualification or HNC/HND (or equivalent)

Job description

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Job description
Electrical Trade Manager - 18-Month Fixed Term / Secondment Opportunity

Contract: Fixed Term / Secondment - 18 months

Ready to step up and make a real impact?

We're looking for a motivated and experienced professional to lead our fast-paced, high-performing Response and Planned Electrical Team on an 18-month secondment. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role in a critical service, playing a vital part in shaping the future of electrical maintenance across Bristol City Council's housing stock.

What you'll be doing

As Electrical Trade Manager, you'll take the lead in delivering a variety of electrical workstreams-from responsive repairs to planned maintenance and compliance testing. You'll manage a skilled and dedicated team, including supervisors, quality control engineers, electricians, and apprentices.

Your day-to-day will involve:

• Leading and supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality maintenance, repairs, and installations in both domestic and communal properties.
• Overseeing fleet management, materials procurement, supplier relationships, onboarding of new builds, and team HR matters (including performance, training, and recruitment).
• Monitoring and reporting on service delivery to ensure value for money and consistent high standards.
• Working with colleagues across M&E, Voids, Damp & Mould, and Repairs and Maintenance to deliver joined-up services.
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety and CDM regulations across all in-house electrical work.
• You'll also play a key role in forecasting future maintenance and investment needs-helping shape the council's long-term housing strategy and compliance ambitions.

What we're looking for:

We're after someone with a strong background in electrical services, ideally holding a vocational qualification or HNC/HND (or equivalent), and with practical experience in leading teams or managing projects.

You'll also bring:

• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in delivering and coordinating electrical repairs and maintenance.
• A forward-thinking mindset with a drive to innovate and improve services.
• Confidence in problem-solving and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving and sometimes uncertain environment.
• Whether you're already in management or stepping up from a supervisory role, this could be your next big move.

Why work with us?

• At Bristol City Council, we're proud of the work we do-and the people who do it. We offer:
• A fast-paced, supportive work environment
• Generous annual leave and flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A chance to make a real difference for the people of Bristol

Join us and be part of a team that's working hard to set new standards in compliance, safety, and service excellence. How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

Additional Information

This is a Fixed Term / Secondment role, 37 hours per week. Your working days will be Monday to Friday 8.00- 16.00. The role may end early due to the current Electrical Trade Manager being in a secondment within BCC and if they return to post early due to circumstances at the time the successful appointee will return to their substantive post.

If you would like any more information after reading the job advert along with the attached Job Description and Person Specification then please contact Tom Nipper [e-mail] (07919303048).

Notes for internal applicants:

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, Disabled and Female candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.