Electrical Supervisor – UK & Ireland at Nordex Group
Do you share our passion for renewable energy for a greener and sustainable future? Nordex has an exciting opportunity for the role of Electrical Supervisor covering our sites across the UK & Ireland. Contract type: Permanent. Location: UK & Ireland. Hours: 3 weeks on site, 1 week rest.
How can you make a difference?
As an Electrical Supervisor, you will provide electrical expertise during the installation and finishing phase of our projects in order to prepare the Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) or Wind Farm for commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
* Inspecting, controlling and supervising the respective electrical installations inside and adjacent to a Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) according to the relevant instructions including any Technical Notifications and Safety Alerts.
* Controlling and supervising all activities relating to the installation and connection of the SCADA communication system. Moreover, the SCADA system must be prepared for commissioning by energisation and verification of telecom connections prior for the commissioning of the first WTG.
* Ensuring that all installation and finishing activities comply with general Nordex HSE regulations and specific HSE regulations for construction sites.
* All electrical work carried out on site must be performed with respect to the five basic electrical safety rules.
* Ensuring pro‑active quality throughout the installation and finishing process.
* Assisting the site manager in QG1 inspections on delivery to the site.
* Performing the Q‑Gate 23 checklist, by applying the respective quality checklist.
* Participating actively at daily and weekly site meetings organised by the site manager.
* During the commissioning and testing phase this role may also supervise and control any subcontractor activities to ensure timely results.
* Co‑ordinating with the Site Manager regarding the activities related to the switch‑on and switch‑off operations.
* Ensuring all personnel are clear off WTG’s prior to switching operations.
* Conducting quality deviations occurring during installation and finishing.
What are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have significant experience in working with WTG’s and be certified as a qualified electrician or qualified electrical worker.
Experience with low, medium and high voltage component systems and having switching operation authorisation.
Completed GWO approved training in Working at Heights, Manual Handling, First Aid, Fire Awareness, and Rescue at Heights. IOSH and NEBOSH qualifications would also be desirable.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and engineers, and display systematic problem solving and safety‑orientated behaviour.
Leadership capabilities to lead a team when required and explain complex technical issues to clients, customers and our teams.
Computer literacy, especially with MS Office packages.
High motivation to work on remote sites across the UK & Ireland and be away from home approximately 60% of the year.
Full UK/EU Driving Licence and physical fitness to climb WTG’s (Chester step test).
What we can offer you
Time Off
33 days annual leave including bank holidays. After two years continual service you will be entitled to an additional day’s holiday per annum (maximum 5 days). Plus an extra day off for your birthday. We also offer the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days of additional annual leave every year.
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing – Employee Assistance Programme (therapy sessions), Bike2Work Scheme, Paid Eye tests & contribution towards glasses, Company Sick pay scheme, Option to purchase Private Healthcare.
Volunteering – 2 paid working days per calendar year for volunteering.
Family Friendly – Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave, Compassionate Leave, Life Insurance.
Memberships – Nordex will reimburse one annual professional subscription fee to a relevant professional institution.
Recruitment Process
The closing date for this role is Friday 9th January 2026; the role may close early if we receive an overwhelming response.
First stage requires submitting a CV via the Apply Now button. The recruitment team will review the application and contact successful candidates for the next stage.
Interviews are scheduled in January 2025.
We appreciate all applications and will contact you as soon as possible.
Nordex Values, Diversity & Inclusion
Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship, Ownership. We offer cutting‑edge, reliable products and services, generating value for customers and stakeholders, while protecting the environment.
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