Mobile Electrical Supervisor

Ford Mainwaring Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van

25 days holiday

Nest Pension

Death in Service

PerkBox

Tools provided

Bonus

Volunteering day

Mental Health Support

Job summary

Ford Mainwaring Limited are seeking a Mobile Electrical Supervisor to lead electrical standards across multiple sites in the North West and Midlands. The role involves site/mobile maintenance, fault finding, testing and certification, with about one day weekly for surveys and office tasks.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years as an electrician, ECS Gold Card and City & Guilds qualifications, plus a driving licence. Salary £48-50k plus overtime. Company van and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience as a qualified Electrician with the listed certifications.
• Eligible to be registered as a Qualified Supervisor under NICEIC Approved Contractor Scheme.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Professional, customer-focused with ability to work independently and in a team, full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Act as the company’s Qualified Supervisor, performing quality checks and certifications.
• Provide technical support to the electrical team, assess competency and deliver toolbox talks.
• Carry out site surveys, prepare reports and liaise with clients for quotations and compliance.
• Undertake planned, reactive, and emergency electrical maintenance, testing and installation.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Customer-focused

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition)

City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing)

City & Guilds 2396-01 Design & Verification

ECS Gold Card

Job description

Location: Various sites across the North West and Midlands

Mobile Electrical Supervisor

What if your next role wasn’t replacing someone, but creating something new…

Are you ready to step into a brand-new leadership role where you can raise standards, mentor engineers and shape the future of electrical compliance?

Why Ford Mainwaring?

Ford Mainwaring is a privately owned business with over 45 years of experience in mechanical and electrical installations and maintenance. We are a reputable established business with a strong operational spread across the UK. We provide the full range of Facilities Management and M&E services including refurbishment and repair, planned maintenance, installation, energy conservation and project design.

As the Electrical Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in driving electrical engineering standards across the business, providing technical guidance and support to engineers, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and carrying out quality audits of engineers, electrical works and documentation.

This is a brand-new role created as part of our continued growth and commitment to delivering exceptional standards across our facilities and small works division, giving you the opportunity to shape the role and make a real impact on how we deliver our services.

The role is primarily site/mobile based carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, repair and installation, alongside testing/certification, with approximately one day per week carrying out surveys, audits and office-based tasks.

The sites we maintain predominantly include prison estates, but could also include defence sites, highways and infrastructure, and the education sector.

Please note: The hours of work will be 8am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, plus a structured overtime package depending on business operational requirements and out of hours on call service rota.

The role of Electrical Supervisor will include:

• Act as the company’s Qualified Supervisor, undertaking quality checks, post-completion audits and QS electrical certification to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the electrical team, assess engineer competency, develop toolbox talks and communicate legislative updates to maintain high standards across the business.
• Carry out site surveys, prepare reports and liaise with clients to support quotations, small works and ongoing compliance requirements.
• Undertake planned, reactive and emergency electrical maintenance, fault finding, testing, certification and installation work across a range of commercial sites.

What we need from you:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience as a qualified Electrician, with an ECS Gold Card, NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent), and City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition), 2391 Inspection & Testing (or equivalent) and 2396-01 Design & Verification qualifications.
• Eligible to be registered as a Qualified Supervisor under our NICEIC Approved Contractor Scheme.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• A professional, customer-focused approach, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a full UK Driving Licence.

What we can offer you:

• Company Van
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Nest Pension Scheme with Salary Sacrifice Option
• 3 x Salary Death in Service Cover
• PerkBox – With additional rewards on birthdays and work anniversaries
• All specialist tools/IT equipment provided
• Annual performance related bonus
• Paid Volunteering Day
• Mental Health Support

Essential Details

Position – Mobile Electrical Supervisor
Location – Various sites across the North West and Midlands
Salary – £48-50k (dependant on experience) + overtime payments

Ford Mainwaring Limited is an equal opportunities employer:We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, or socio-economic background. Discrimination of any kind has no place at Ford Mainwaring, and we actively promote fairness, equality, and opportunity for all.

Commitment to Armed Forces Veterans: In line with the Armed Forces Covenant that we have signed, we are proud to support armed forces veterans in their transition to civilian employment. To demonstrate this commitment, we offer guaranteed interviews to all armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria for a given role.

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