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Lead Electrician

Elmleigh Electrical Systems Limited
Hinckley, United Kingdom Posted 28 October 2025 Apply by 21 November 2026
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Salary for this roleNot listed
Standard threshold£41,700 a year
New-entrant threshold£33,400 a year

Closest occupation match: SOC 5241, Electricians and electrical fitters. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £38,800 a year.

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Role description

Our Company

We are a leading system integration specialist for electrical and mechanical automation systems in Food and Drink and Parcel Distribution sectors operating at client sites around the world. We’re looking for hard-working individuals to join our team, offering continual professional development in return for dedication to the job and a passion to contribute to the success of the company. Enthusiasm, flexibility and reliability are key attractions.

Role

Reporting to a Project Manager, you will provide the experience and expertise necessary to ensure successful completion of electrical installations in compliance with current legislation at food & drink manufacturing facilities in the East Midlands and on occasion more widely throughout the UK. You will assist in coordinating the labour resources and materials required for completion of projects and provide close supervision of a team of fellow Installation Electricians and Electrical Improvers.

About You

Already an experienced Installation Electrician and likely Site Supervisor, you will demonstrate broad capabilities in electrical installation, testing, and completion of the associated mandatory documentation as well as strong day to day supervisory skills developed through your time working in a similar industrial sector .

Dimensions

Locations: Hinckley, Leicestershire and various client sites across the East Midlands and UK

Key Responsibilities

Install, maintain, modify and repair a variety of electrical systems and equipment

Communicate and adopt safe systems of work (RAMS)

Observe the requirements of any Permit to Work issued by site Duty Holders

Determine efficient work procedures and techniques

Engage in the determination of work rotas and assignment of tasks

Assess tasks for completeness and report any issues or variations

Complete installation test reports and job documentation

Ensure all tools and equipment in use is certified and/or calibrated

Maintain positive relationships with client representatives and other third parties

Undertake specialist training as required and keep up to date with statutory and legislative requirements

Demonstrate and apply the principles of continuous improvement to achieve ‘Best Practice’

Interested? Apply while it's open. Closes 21 November · Elmleigh Electrical Systems Limited has 3 other sponsored roles if this one goes.
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