Electrical Team Leader

Job Description:

Electrical Team Leader – Industrial Projects

Location: Rugby & surrounding areas
Rate: £22.61 per hour + overtime

At NPP, one of our leading industrial engineering contractors are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Team Leader, to support a major long-term food manufacturing contract based around the Rugby area, followed by ongoing project work across multiple regional sites.

This role is ideal for an ambitious electrical professional who is looking for clear, structured progression into an Operations Manager position within 6-12 months, with continued development and salary increases thereafter.

What’s on offer

• £22.61 per hour

• Overtime paid at time and a half (weekdays) and double time (weekends)

• Company van and fuel card

• Laptop and mobile phone

• Regular overtime available

• Long-term, stable work

• Fast-track progression into Operations Management within 6 - 12 months

• Ongoing salary increases as you progress

• Continuous training and development

The Role

You will lead the delivery of electrical installation and small works projects typically valued between £15k–£35k, supervising a site-based team of approximately 5 engineers, while working within a larger engineering operation across multiple industrial sites.

Initial works will be site-based in the Rugby area before moving onto a variety of regional industrial projects.

Projects are mainly focused on lighting, power and control systems in manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading electrical installation works in industrial/manufacturing environments

• Managing small works projects from quotation through to completion

• Producing RAMS and project documentation

• Planning labour, materials and plant requirements

• Liaising with client engineering and project teams

• Carrying out site audits to ensure SHEQ compliance

• Supporting, mentoring and supervising your team

• Fault finding, testing and modifying control panels

• Reading and working from electrical schematics and drawings

• Completing timesheets and site documentation accurately

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in industrial electrical installation

• Manufacturing / FMCG / food-sector experience highly advantageous

• Proven experience supervising electrical teams

• Confident working with control panels and automation systems

• Organised, adaptable and able to work to tight deadlines

• Strong communication skills

Qualifications & Technical Knowledge

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

• Sound knowledge of BS 60204 (machinery & control panels)

• Confident in testing and fault diagnosis

• Experience managing subcontractors is beneficial

How to Apply:

Please send your CV to the email address detailed below. Should you wish to discuss other opportunities in your area, you are welcome to contact our friendly recruitment team.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd. The services of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Please be advised that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom.

Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed