Assistant Lead Electrician

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are When we say, the stuff dreams are made of, were not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating whats next From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves.

Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. Our studios are considered one of the foremost motion picture and television production and post-production facilities in the world. They inform, engage, and transport audiences to new worlds. The key to that lies with our Studio Operations group, which includes areas like sound stage/backlot set rentals, events, design, culinary, construction, landscaping and much more.

Whether its hosting an unforgettable studio tour, creating an optimal workspace, or equipping talent to tell the best stories, these teams lay the foundation for the memorable experiences we provide. Your New Role Are you a qualified electrician and looking for an environment where your skills can truly make a difference? Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden is looking for a confident and organised Assistant Lead Electrician to help lead the charge in maintaining, modifying, and installing electrical systems across our iconic studio site.

In this hands-on role, youll support the Lead Electrician in managing a skilled team of electricians and coordinating subcontractors who maintain critical WB assets. Youll be the go-to person for monitoring productivity and ensuring safe working practices are upheld across the board. Youll play a key part in organising workflows, coaching team members, resolving issues, and acting as a vital link between cross-functional teams and management.

Youll also assist with general maintenance tasks or delegate them to in-house teams or contractors. From reactive callouts to planned maintenance, youll help ensure the studio is always ready for action. If you're a natural organiser with technical know-how and a passion for keeping things running behind the scenes, we want to hear from you! Your Role Accountabilities Plan, organise, and execute planned and reactive maintenance tasks.

Reporting progress and updates via all media outlets provided. Keep accurate records, including sign-off sheets, compliance records, and Planon updates. Monitor H&S compliance, such as correct PPE being worn. Ensure that the site's electrical and mechanical equipment is looked after in such a way as to maintain continuous operation and legal compliance. Operating and maintaining mechanical systems via the BMS.

Supervise, instruct, and be able to carry out small installation works and modifications to existing systems and/or any other asset installation required. React to all emergencies with a view to implementing a permanent fix or a temporary safe fix to reduce downtime, working through an escalation process for a quick resolution. When needed, back-fill the Lead Electrician and oversee and manage in-house rotas, holiday requests, sickness cover, time & attendance, making sure that we have adequate support for business needs.

Audit and review of all stock levels, ensuring critical spares and operational spare parts are always kept in stock. Qualifications & Experiences Use and maintenance of site plant equipment, such as MEWPS (training provided) Trailers and forklift experience (training provided) Working knowledge of industrial and commercial systems. Technologically proficient with a good working knowledge of Electrical and Automation systems. Knowledge of the Building Management System (BMS) system (training provided).

Full working knowledge and adherence to H&S standards. Interpret drawings and building specifications for fault finding and additional installations. Full UK driving license Desirable Fully qualified Approved Electrician with AM2 and City & Guilds 236-2 or equivalent. BS7671 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations Accreditation. Electricity Supply Regulations awareness. Electricity at Work Act awareness. JIB/ECS card. 2391, inspecting and testing would be advantageous.

NVQ Level 3 SO Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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