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Hands-on Lead Electrician / Electrical Supervisor
Location: Surbiton, Surrey
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Lead Electrician / Electrical Supervisor to join a well-established specialist manufacturing and installation company based in Surbiton, Surrey.
Our client delivers high-quality bespoke projects across luxury retail, exhibitions, creative displays and experiential environments, working with prestigious brands on unique and technically challenging installations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled, hands-on electrician who is looking to take on a leadership role while remaining actively involved in installations, electrical testing and technical problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a small team of electricians and electrical technicians.
- Carry out electrical installation, wiring, testing and fault-finding across a variety of bespoke projects.
- Work with mains voltage and low-voltage electrical systems.
- Install and commission LED lighting, lighting controls, sensors and associated electrical components.
- Interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical specifications.
- Oversee electrical work within the workshop and during on-site installations.
- Ensure all electrical installations comply with relevant regulations and safety standards.
- Liaise with production teams, project managers and other departments to ensure projects are completed efficiently.
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members.
- Occasionally attend UK and international sites for installations and commissioning.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent qualification.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- Strong practical electrical installation, testing and fault-finding experience.
- Experience working with mains and low-voltage electrical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
- Good organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience within exhibitions, retail fit-out, signage, architectural lighting or specialist manufacturing.
- Knowledge of LED lighting systems, RGB lighting and DMX controls. xgikmsk
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing.
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