Peabody Maintenance Qualified Supervisor

Fixatex; Hertford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with private mileage

Private healthcare contribution

25 days annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Regular team events

Job summary

Fixatex Ltd is seeking a Qualified Supervisor to lead our Peabody Maintenance team, overseeing engineers and subcontractors across Emergency Lighting, PAT, Lightning Protection, Solar PV and Height Safety. You will ensure work is performed safely, to specification, and that all certification is completed accurately and promptly.

The role requires NIC-EIC/NAPIT experience, strong team leadership and knowledge of relevant BS standards, with focus on social housing maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Qualified Supervisor with NICEIC, NAPIT or equivalent.
• Experience supervising engineers and subcontractors.
• Good working knowledge of Emergency Lighting, Lightning Protection and PAT testing.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft 365 and mobile workforce systems.
• Experience in social housing (Desirable).
• Highly organized, methodical, and detail-oriented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineers and specialist subcontractors.
• Supervise day-to-day work and monitor team performance.
• Act as NICEIC Qualified Supervisor and oversee electrical certification.
• Conduct onsite supervision visits and post-inspection reviews.
• Deliver toolbox talks and training to engineers.

Skills

Team Leadership

Engineer Supervision

Regulatory Compliance

Health & Safety

Communication

IT Skills

Education

City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical

AM2 Assessment

Completed Apprenticeship

City & Guilds 2391-51

City & Guilds 2382-18 BS7671 18th Edition

SSSTS / SMSTS / IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

NICEIC / NAPIT equivalent supervision

Job description

Who We Are

Fixatex Ltd is a family-run electrical services provider built on trust, teamwork, and technical excellence. Established in 2000, we have proudly supported clients across London and the Southeast for over two decades. Operating from our head office, warehouse, and purpose-built training centre in Hertford, we deliver high-quality electrical services while continuously developing and supporting our people.

The Role

We are seeking a Qualified Supervisor to join our Peabody Maintenance team. This role is responsible for leading our engineers and specialist subcontractors to deliver maintenance works across Emergency Lighting, PAT, Lightning Protection, Solar PV and Height Safety systems, predominantly in the social housing sector. The Qualified Supervisor will ensure all work is completed safely, to specification and to Fixatex’s standards. This will include completing inspections of work and ensuring all certification is completed correctly and in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and manage engineers, fostering a high-performance, accountable, and values-driven culture.
• Carry out performance reviews and support staff training and development.
• Supervise the day-to-day work of engineers and specialist subcontractors.
• Monitor team performance and provide technical guidance.

Technical & Compliance

• Act as the NICEIC Qualified Supervisor and oversee all electrical certification.
• Review and authorise certification completed by engineers and subcontractors.
• Conduct onsite supervision visits and post-inspection reviews of completed work.
• Act as the main point of contact for technical queries and issues.
• Deliver regular toolbox talks and training to engineers and improvers.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant regulations, British Standards and health and safety requirements.
• Carry out electrical testing, inspection and maintenance works as required.

Subcontractor Management

• Review subcontractor RAMS, qualifications and training records before works start.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and quality, and raise concerns where needed.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Liaise professionally with residents, clients and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate internally to resolve client queries, complaints and defects efficiently.

Administration & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure all paperwork, photographs and certification are completed accurately and on time.
• Prepare quotations and Variation Orders (VOs), and liaise with suppliers to order materials as needed.
• Keep your own and your team’s CPD up to date.
• Support business change initiatives to improve company operations.

What You Will Have

• Experience working as a Qualified Supervisor with NICEIC, NAPIT or equivalent.
• Experience supervising engineers and/or subcontractors.
• Good working knowledge of Emergency Lighting (BS 5266), Lightning Protection (BS EN 62305) and PAT testing.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and mobile workforce systems.
• Experience in social housing (Desired).
• Highly organised, methodical, and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical or equivalent (Essential)
• AM2 Assessment (Essential)
• Completed Apprenticeship
• City & Guilds 2391-51 or equivalent (Essential)
• City & Guilds 2382-18 BS7671 18th Edition (Essential)
• Knowledge of Height Safety and Solar PV inspection (Desired)
• SSSTS / SMSTS / IOSH Managing Safely (Desired)

What We Offer

At Fixatex, we believe great work deserves great rewards. You can expect:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Private healthcare contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company vehicle with private mileage allowance and fuel card
• Supportive wellbeing policies
• Ongoing training and development in our purpose-built training centre
• Clear progression opportunities
• A supportive workplace that recognises the need for flexibility
• Regular team events and celebrations
• £1000 employee referral scheme

Our Values

We’re proud of the culture we’ve built and are looking for people who live by our values:

• Care like it’s family
• Ownership at every level
• One team with integrity
• Keep raising the bar

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment practices promote equal opportunities, embrace diversity, and prevent discrimination. Candidates are assessed fairly and consistently against the skills, experience, and competencies required for each role, ensuring that all appointments are made on merit.

Beyond recruitment, we maintain an ongoing commitment to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive working environment for all. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels respected and supported, can contribute fully, and is encouraged to reach their full potential.