Electrical Operations Manager

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Calibre
Electrical Operations Manager – Peterborough Salary: £50,000 per annum

Location: Peterborough (work within 30 minutes of home address – additional travel paid)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Operations Manager to join a leading compliance and safety service provider, supporting electrical contracts across housing association and local authority properties in the Peterborough region.
This role is ideal for a strong leader with a solid electrical background, proven experience managing engineering teams, and the ability to ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer service.
You will oversee a team of electrical engineers, manage day-to-day operations, and act as a technical expert for both colleagues and customers. This is a varied and rewarding role within a growing organisation known for its commitment to safety, compliance, and work-life balance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote a strong Health & Safety culture, ensuring full adherence to company policies
• Encourage near-miss reporting and support all incident/accident investigations in collaboration with the H&S Manager
• Manage and promote safe driving practices, reviewing daily speeding reports and vehicle usage
• Attend client meetings as required
• Mobilise new contracts and support the growth of existing ones
• Manage electrical projects, keeping stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and successes
• Oversee engineer performance including productivity, first-time fix rates, and quality of reporting
• Ensure correct use of Simpro and that all reports/paperwork are submitted within SLA
• Approve weekly timesheets for PAYE, subcontractors, and agency engineers, verifying attendance via tracking systems
• Manage holidays, sickness, and absence in line with company policy
• Provide first-line IT, software, and technical support for engineers
• Conduct toolbox talks, vehicle checks, H&S audits, and technical audits, arranging training where required
• Oversee stock control, materials management, and consignment stock checks
• Resolve client concerns, implement improvements, and reduce repeat issues
• Participate in the Out-of-Hours Escalation Rota and coordinate team cover
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development of engineering staff
• Produce weekly forecasts to ensure targets and GP requirements are met
• Carry out investigations, disciplinary procedures, and performance management where required
• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring high standards of service delivery
• Undertake any additional duties as requested by senior management

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised Health & Safety qualification such as SMSTS
• Proven track record managing engineers and coordinating field-based teams
• City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 in Electrical Installations
• Up to date with BS7671 (18th Edition desirable)
• Strong knowledge of the construction industry and safe working practices
• Full UK driving licence
• Good IT literacy and confidence with software systems

Salary & Package

• Salary: £50,000 per annum
• Company vehicle and fuel card (for business use)
• Company phone and tablet
• Full test equipment and power tools provided
• 25 days holiday + UK bank holidays (33 total)
• Ongoing career development and training opportunities
• Employee benefits package including:
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Wellbeing app
  • Mental health support
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Company pension
  • Death-in-service insurance
  • Birthday voucher

Next Steps

If you are an experienced Electrical Operations Manager looking to take the next step in your career, apply today!
Electrical Operations Manager
Electrical Operations Manager

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

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