We are March……… the UKs leading provider of critical engineering services. Our expertise as a multi-disciplinary engineering partner across infrastructure, process and digital services has led to long term partnerships with leading organisations in everything from food and drink and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear.
We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Team Leader to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who wants to progress towards an Operations Manager role. You will be responsible for delivering electrical installation projects valued around £15k–£35k, managing a small on-site team (typically around 5 engineers) while being part of a larger team of up to 65 on site.
Key Responsibilities
Overseeing electrical installations in an industrial environment (food manufacturing experience highly desirable)
Quoting and delivering small works projects typically valued up to £25–£35k
Building strong working relationships with client Project Managers
Preparing detailed Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
Planning and managing small projects to tight timescales
Auditing ongoing works to ensure compliance with SHEQ standards
Selecting and ordering materials and hire equipment
Arranging suitable labour for each project
Supervising and supporting your team to deliver high-quality results
Fault finding, testing and modifying control panels as required
Completing timesheets and project documentation accurately
Work on varied projects mainly focused on lighting and power installations
Skills and Experience
Strong experience in electrical installation within an industrial setting
Experience in control and automation, including building and modifying control panels
Able to read and interpret schematic drawings
Flexible, adaptable and comfortable working to tight timescales
Able to produce clear, accurate quotations and project plans
Excellent communication skills with both colleagues and client engineers
Specific Skills / Qualifications
Fully qualified to BS 7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations 18th Edition)
Knowledge of BS 60204 (Electrical equipment of machines/control panels)
Confident in fault finding and testing to BS 7671
Proven experience supervising teams and managing subcontractors where needed
What we offer
Competitive salary with generous overtime rates - time and a half on weekdays and double pay on weekends
Plenty of overtime available if you want it (weekday evenings or weekends)
Genuine opportunities for progression - we want people who are ambitious and ready to step up into Operations Manager roles in the future
Training and development through a dedicated in-house training academy
Be part of a successful, growing business with a supportive team culture