Electrical Supervisor

Our Business

Selwood is the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK. We have an outstanding reputation for exceptional customer service backed by one of the largest fleets of quality pump products. Each customer and each project is unique and our deep technical knowledge means we are proud to deliver a bespoke and genuine 24/7, 365 days-a-year service.

With an unrivalled depth of technical pumping expertise; a pedigree spanning seven decades and employing a wide variety of skilled staff throughout our nationwide network of branches, our ever-growing business is one of the largest privately owned companies serving the Water, Environmental and Construction industries.

We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain and motivate them.

About the Role

We are growing our electrical division to meet the ever-increasing needs of our expanding business.

To help us achieve this we are looking for a Electrical Supervisor to work within our team in the Bristol area.

You will be responsible for planning, organising, and prioritising the day-to-day electrical support services whilst getting hands on with the electrical pump installations.

As an Electrical Supervisor, you’ll get to:

* You will be responsible for line managing qualified mobile electricians and an apprentice electrician in training. The size of team varies on area but on average a team size of 6-8.

* With support from the Electrical Manager, recruit competent team members and ensure they are appropriately inducted and able to perform their role successfully.

* Proactively manage absence and performance, including setting SMART objectives aligned to department goals, conducting team performance reviews, individual appraisals and regular 1:1s, promptly addressing any areas of underperformance.

* To understand and ensure Electrical Apprentices receive all required training and mentoring to successfully complete their Apprenticeship including from the training provider, company mentors and electrical team.

* Assisting with the calibration of all electrical test equipment within the branch when required To ensure required quality standards are upheld with the maintenance of electrical equipment and site installation not covered by the Commissioning Electrician

* To ensure all electrical test certificates are completed accurately and in a timely manner by the electrical team and the results pass according to BS7671 first time every time.

* To ensure the installations are being completed and testing in accordance with the IEE regulations and attend on-going electrical installations ensuring work has been completed and is to required standards.

* You will be expected to have clear, open, regular, and effective working relationships and channels of communication with managers, hire desk, and Electrical Asset & support Manager to maximize availability and utilisation of submersible pumping equipment and ancillary equipment within northern / southern regions, and ensure prompt resolution of issues

* Ensure regular and effective communication of important information to the team including team meetings, briefings, and Toolbox Talk’s, i.e., new initiatives, changes to targets, safety bulletins, company news and recognition of achievement of company objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

* Proven experience of successfully managing an electrical function in a supervisor capacity, raising standards, maximising productivity quality, client service and demanding a strong health and safety culture.

* Experience in a construction/utilities industry is preferable.

* ECS Gold card with Installation or Maintenance Electrician as standard.

* A comprehensive understanding of electrical health and safety regulations.

* SSSTS
- Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme and CSCS Card holder is preferable.

* IOSH Managing Safely certificate is preferable.

* Computer literate. Have strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and Outlook.

* Able to motivate, engage and develop a team through training, mentoring, coaching, and be comfortable delivering timely feedback…