Electrical Supervisor

Join to apply for the Electrical Supervisor role at Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services. Electrical Supervisor is responsible for supervising the day-to‑day maintenance operations within the hospital environment, with a strong focus on Health and Safety (H&S) and compliance as an Authorised Person (AP) for Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) systems. This hands‑on role ensures that systems and equipment are maintained safely and efficiently, with minimal disruption to hospital services. The Electrical Supervisor provides leadership to a team of electricians and ensures that all work complies with relevant regulations and hospital standards. Key Responsibilities Supervision of: Oversee the execution of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on electrical systems. Ensure work is done safely and to a high standard. Provide hands‑on supervision to a team of electricians and technicians, ensuring they follow safety protocols, procedures, and technical standards. Ensure that the electrical team is effectively addressing all electrical faults, breakdowns, and testing requirements, particularly those affecting critical hospital systems (e.g., operating theatres, ICU, emergency power systems). Assist in troubleshooting and diagnosing ensuring prompt resolution and within the contractual SLA. Regularly review the team's workload and prioritise tasks based on urgency and the impact on hospital operations. Health & Safety (H&S) Focus: Lead by example in maintaining a safety‑first culture within the team, ensuring compliance with H&S regulations, including Permit to Work systems and Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out (LOTO). Regularly inspect work sites and raise Hazard observations for any hazards that need addressing. Ensure that team members are trained on, and adhere to, the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and any issued, task‑required safety gear. Authorised Person: Serve as the Authorised Person (AP) for both Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) systems, taking responsibility for ensuring safe isolation and control of electrical equipment. Issue and manage Permits to Work for electrical activities, including high‑risk tasks such as live switching, ensuring that the correct safety measures are in place. Supervise switching operations and planned shutdowns of HV and LV systems, ensuring all work is carried out according to strict safety procedures and Hospital Technical Memoranda (HTM). Technical Guidance & Support: Provide technical supervision and troubleshooting support to the electrical team for complex issues, ensuring that repairs are completed efficiently and safely. Ensure that team members are trained in fault‑finding techniques and are competent to handle both routine and emergency repairs. Requirements Education & Certification: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent. City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent certification in electrical testing and inspection. 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations. Authorised Person (AP) certification for LV and HV systems (or willingness to train to AP level). Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in electrical maintenance, with a solid background in working with LV and HV systems in a healthcare or other critical environment. Experience as an Authorised Person (AP) or working towards AP status, particularly in the supervision of electrical safety and switching procedures. Previous supervisory experience in leading a team of electricians, ensuring work is carried out safely and efficiently. Skills: Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems. Excellent supervisory skills. Strong understanding of risk management and ability to conduct detailed risk assessments. Experience using maintenance management systems for scheduling and record‑keeping. Desirable Familiarity with hospital standards and guidelines like HTM 06-02 and HTM 06-03. Health & Safety qualifications (e.g., IOSH or NEBOSH) and a thorough understanding of relevant H&S legislation. First Aid certification. Working Conditions Role will commence by shadowing the Senior Electrical Supervisor for a period of time to ensure the candidate is confident and competent in role. Hospital environment with exposure to high‑risk areas such as operating theatres and mechanical plant rooms. On‑call duties and potential shift work (voluntary shift cover or Overtime) to ensure the continuous availability of electrical services. Salary & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. AP duties paid in addition to the basic salary. Opportunities for further training and professional development, including AP certification updates. Our market‑leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household, so you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans. When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well‑known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle‑to‑work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie). We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000 Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Vaibhav Singh at Vaibhav.Singh@mitie.com. Since 1987, Mitie’s 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools. Join our Mitie Team. Together our diversity makes us stronger. Apply Now Looking to move roles but not leaving the Mitie family? Why not share your experience with others about life at Mitie? #J-18808-Ljbffr