Field Operations Technician (Electrical)

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is searching for a Field Operations Technician (Electrical) to supervise electrical installation teams in South London. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of electrical experience, including supervising engineers, conducting quality checks, and providing technical support. Key qualifications include being 18th Edition Qualified and possessing relevant certifications. The role offers a competitive salary, pension, and additional benefits, including 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension

25 days annual + 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Profit share scheme

Company sick pay

Paid volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of previous electrical experience.
• Full clean driving license is essential.
• Good understanding of Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support engineers across multiple sites.
• Conduct quality control checks and document findings.
• Provide technical support and coaching to engineers.

Skills

Electrical experience

Leadership

Communication

Proactive attitude

Education

City and Guilds 2360/2330 PART 1&2 NVQ level 2 or equivalent

18th Edition Qualified

City and Guilds - Inspection & Testing 2391 or equivalent

NVQ Level 3

Job description

KM135: Field Operations Technician (Electrical)

Location: South London

Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 Per Annum

Overview

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Field Operations Technician (Electrical) to join their team based in South London.

As a Field Operations Technician (Electrical), you will supervise and support a team of engineers delivering electrical installation, maintenance, and repair services in client properties. You will carry out site visits, quality control inspections, and provide technical support while ensuring compliance with safety standards and industry regulations. This role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills, with a customer‑focused approach to service delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must have experience of domestic and commercial electrical installations, including boiler control circuit installations.
• Supervise and support engineers across multiple sites, ensuring work is carried out safely, on time, and to high quality standards.
• Undertake duties as a Qualified Supervisor (QS) with the NICEIC by reviewing, signing off, and ensuring accuracy of NICEIC electrical certificates (EICs, MEWCs, EICRs) produced by the electricians.
• Perform site visits, toolbox talks, van inspections, and spot checks to ensure compliance with company procedures and PPE requirements.
• Conduct and document quality control checks, reporting findings and recommending corrective actions.
• Attend technical visits to diagnose and resolve electrical faults, ensuring systems are safe and compliant.
• Liaise with contract managers, suppliers, and internal teams to coordinate works, order materials, and support pricing and obtaining quotations.
• Monitor engineer performance, attendance, punctuality, and training needs.
• Ensure RAMS and other Health & Safety paperwork are followed and maintained for each project.
• Provide technical coaching and mentoring to engineers to reduce repeat visits and improve standards.
• Complete daily administrative tasks including reporting, planning, and logging site visits.
• Must have a proactive attitude and the ability to work on your own initiative.
• To undertake urgent tasks as they arise and assist other staff within the team.
• Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Head of Electrical Operations.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Previous Electrical experience minimum 5 years
• Full clean driving license
• Good understanding on how to use Excel and Word etc
• Able to work alone and within a team
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and within set timescales
• City and Guilds 2360/2330 PART 1&2 NVQ level 2 or equivalent (Core Technical certs)
• 18th Edition Qualified
• City and Guilds - Inspection & Testing 2391 or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 (Evidenced based practical work portfolio)
• Achievement Measure 2 (AM2 or other)

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Pension.
• 25 days annual + 8 bank holidays (Increases over time)
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Profit share scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• On hand paid volunteering