Senior Electrician / Supervisor

About the Company

We're working with a leading UK-wide engineering and facilities services provider that supports large-scale distribution and logistics operations. The business has a strong reputation for delivering high standards of maintenance and compliance, with ongoing investment in people, training, and long-term career development.

The Role

This is a hands-on leadership role based at a busy distribution site in Stoke-on-Trent. You'll play a key part in keeping the site running efficiently by delivering and overseeing both planned and reactive maintenance.

You'll act as the main engineering contact on site, balancing time on the tools with supervision, coordination, and communication with both the client and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Delivery

• Carry out and oversee planned maintenance and reactive repairs across the site
• Diagnose faults and resolve issues across electrical and mechanical systems
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Escalate specialist issues where required and manage follow-up actions

Planning & Performance

• Monitor ongoing jobs and ensure maintenance tasks are completed within agreed timeframes
• Support the planning of maintenance activities to minimise disruption to site operations
• Maintain high levels of compliance across all engineering activities

Supervision & Team Support

• Provide day-to-day support and direction to on-site engineers
• Assist with scheduling, shift planning, and general team coordination
• Support the development and upskilling of team members
• Step in as a key support to site management when required

Client Interaction

• Act as the main point of contact for the customer on all engineering matters
• Build strong working relationships within a fast-paced distribution environment
• Communicate clearly around ongoing works, priorities, and any risks to operations
• Attend regular site meetings to align maintenance with operational needs

General Duties

• Maintain accurate records of all work carried out
• Ensure all safety and compliance standards are consistently met
• Manage basic stock levels and materials on site
• Take part in a call-out rota to support out-of-hours cover

About You

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Installation or Maintenance (or equivalent)
• Strong background in electrical maintenance within a commercial or industrial setting
• Good working knowledge of mechanical systems
• Experience in a distribution, logistics, or similarly fast-paced environment (advantageous)
• Previous experience in a supervisory or lead role is beneficial
• Able to prioritise workloads and work both independently and as part of a team
• Committed to high standards of safety, quality, and service

What's in it for You?

• Competitive salary and stable, long-term opportunity
• Exposure to a large, fast-moving distribution environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Clear progression within a growing national business

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