We are looking for an experienced electrical supervisor to help us deliver a reliable and safe electrical service across council homes and buildings in York. This is an important role within Building Services, supporting the electrical team as well as colleagues helping us maintain safe, well‑maintained homes for our tenants. Based at Hazel Court, you will support the day‑to‑day running of the electrical service. This includes supervising electricians, reviewing electrical certificates, carrying out on‑site inspections, and resolving technical issues. You will also act as the Qualifying Supervisor for our NICEIC registration and make sure all electrical work meets the standards set out in BS 7671. You will work closely with the Electrical Team Leader, electrician, planners, surveyors, repairs teams, compliance colleagues, and other business areas across the council to ensure electrical works are completed to a high standard. You will also work with Building Services contractors, supporting them on site, monitoring progress, and helping maintain good communication to keep jobs on track. The role includes co ordinating electrical testing programmes, checking the quality of completed work, and helping to plan electrical tasks across the city. You will support Electricians as well as the electrical apprentices to help contribute towards developing skills within the team. About you You will need to be a qualified and experienced electrician with strong technical knowledge and confidence supervising others. You should be able to make timely decisions, communicate clearly with tenants and colleagues, and keep accurate records. Experience in electrical testing, inspection, and compliance work is essential. Experience in social housing is helpful but not required. This is a frontline role based at Hazel Court in York, working across the City. Working for City of York Council comes with a range of benefits designed to support your well-being, career development, and worklife balance. These include: Local work across York, with no long‑distance travel 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years service Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a secure defined‑benefit pension with a high employer contribution and built‑in life and ill‑health cover. Family‑friendly policies including maternity, paternity and adoption leave Employee well‑being support Training and professional development opportunities Interest‑free loans for train season tickets, discounted travel passes, and cycle schemes Options to purchase a new car through approved schemes Access to staff discounts for shopping, travel, holidays, cinema, theatre tickets and dining out City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language. For more information, or an informal discussion, please contact Paul Simpson Compliance Manager at paul.simpson@york.gov.uk Closing date: Sunday 14 June 2026 at 12 midnight Interview date: Wednesday 24 June 2026