Electrical Team Lead

Electrical Team Lead

CDE Group is a global leader in waste recycling and natural material processing, delivering high‑quality wet processing solutions across the UK, Ireland, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and the Americas. Our culture is built on innovation, employee empowerment and sustainable resource transformation, earning us Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards for thirteen consecutive years.

Location:

C D E Global, 370 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland

Contract:

Full‑time permanent
Salary:
Based on Experience

The Electrical Team Lead will oversee the electrical workflow at our facility, ensuring projects progress in line with the production schedule. The role requires a hands‑on approach, coaching team members, resolving issues and acting as the liaison between staff and senior management. The successful candidate will guide and train employees, ensuring high‑quality workmanship and adherence to safety, H&S compliance, 6S, and company policies.

• Ensure projects are electrically progressed according to the production schedule.
• Prioritise and manage allocated work effectively.
• Ensure all work is carried out to the highest standards, including tidy wiring, swarf removal, and instilling a culture of quality workmanship.
• Ensure all test inspection processes on pre‑wiring cabling and control panels are fully tested and recorded via CDE’s checkproof app before despatch.
• Maintain safety standards and full H&S compliance in all operations.
• Comply with 6S adherence and company policy.
• Other duties may be required to fulfil the role’s requirements.
• Adhere to CDE’s HR and H&S policies.

• GCSE English and Maths grade C or higher.
• Fully trained electrician.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar environment.
• Experience with SWA cables and 3‑phase supply, working with live panels.
• Ability to provide robust training to new starters and graduates.
• Coaching and mentoring experience to develop electrician skills and monitor competencies.
• Effective resource allocation to keep schedules on track.

• Adhere to CDE policy and practice.
• Protect confidentiality of all information and data held privately.
• Carry out any other duties within reason related to this role.

• Good secondary education with high numeracy and literacy.
• Engineering discipline or Qualified Electrician (or 5 years relevant experience).
• Experience supervising an electrical team.
• Knowledge of starter systems, VFD, Soft start, S/D and DOL systems.
• Experience testing control panels.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
• Ability to set and meet timelines and motivate a team.
• Works well under pressure.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Willingness to develop and adapt to new situations.
• Available to work flexible hours.

• Proven organisational skills with effective planning and organising.
• 18th Edition Certification.

Wednesday 31st December, 2025

Full‑time

Based on Experience