Maintenance Supervisor; Electrical

Maintenance Supervisor (Electrical) – NG Bailey

Location: Plymouth – Drake Circus Shopping Centre

Employment type: Permanent
Salary: £44,000 per annum, plus excellent benefits, overtime, and free on‑site parking

NG Bailey Facilities Services are recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to join our team at Drake Circus Shopping Centre, located in the heart of Plymouth’s vibrant city centre. With high footfall and a diverse mix of retail and leisure occupiers, this is a fast‑paced and complex environment that offers an excellent opportunity to lead and influence site operations.

As Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day supervision of site engineering activities, leading a team of technicians, coordinating planned and reactive maintenance, supporting small works, and maintaining strong working relationships with the client and centre occupiers. This is a hands‑on role requiring both technical expertise and strong leadership capability.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, with flexibility required to meet operational needs.

• Lead and supervise a team of six on‑site technicians.
• Carry out hands‑on electrical (and some mechanical) maintenance as required.
• Ensure reactive and planned maintenance tasks are completed in line with contract KPIs.
• Oversee PPM delivery and ensure statutory compliance.
• Monitor and maintain building systems, including BMS, HVAC, pumps, and control systems.
• Conduct regular site inspections and safety audits in line with NG Bailey standards.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation and company procedures.
• Coordinate and supervise specialist subcontractors when required.
• Ensure accurate completion of all maintenance documentation and client system updates.
• Produce reports, checklists, and maintenance records using Microsoft Word and Excel.

We are seeking an experienced Supervisor with a strong electrical bias, capable of leading teams in a large commercial environment while remaining hands‑on and customer‑focused.

• NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Proven experience delivering electrical and mechanical PPM programmes.
• Strong technical knowledge of AHUs, HVAC systems, heating and ventilation plant, water systems and treatment, emergency generators, and associated building services.
• Good working knowledge of BMS and emergency lighting systems (desirable).
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

• Salary: £44 000 per annum, plus overtime available.
• 25 Days Holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Sick Pay.
• Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle).
• Personal Well‑being and Volunteer Days.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well‑being (including counselling sessions and legal advice).
• Flexible benefits to suit, including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax‑Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500 million and 3 000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward‑thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground‑breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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