Operations Electrical Superintendent

Operations Electrical Superintendent


We are seeking an experienced Operations Electrical Superintendent to lead the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of electrical maintenance and operational support across a complex industrial site. This is a senior role, responsible for setting standards, developing teams and ensuring electrical assets consistently meet production, safety and regulatory requirements.


You will provide visible leadership to electrical supervisors, technicians and contractors, coordinating planned and reactive maintenance activities while maintaining a strong focus on operational continuity. Working closely with operations, engineering and maintenance teams, you will identify risks, improve equipment reliability and support the delivery of site performance targets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day electrical operations, maintenance planning and field execution.
• Ensure compliance with UK electrical legislation, company procedures, permit-to-work systems and safe isolation standards.
• Manage electrical maintenance strategies for high- and low-voltage systems, distribution networks, motors, drives, control systems and associated infrastructure.
• Provide technical guidance during fault finding, breakdown response, commissioning and project activities.
• Develop competent, motivated teams through coaching, performance management and structured training.
• Monitor maintenance performance, costs, backlog, equipment availability and reliability trends.
• Coordinate contractors, verify quality of work and ensure activities are completed safely and to specification.
• Contribute to budgets, capital projects, risk assessments, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you


You will hold a recognised electrical engineering qualification and be authorised or suitably experienced to work with industrial electrical systems, including high-voltage equipment. A strong background in heavy industry, manufacturing, utilities, energy or a similarly safety-critical environment is essential, together with experience leading multidisciplinary teams.


You will be a practical and decisive leader with excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills. The ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities and maintain high standards under pressure is important. A commitment to safety, professional development and operational excellence will be central to your success in this role.