Quality Supervisor
Reporting to: Managing Director
Location: Leicester (with travel required)
Salary: c.£50,000 – £60,000 (dependent on experience)
Full-time | Office-based with site travel and occasional overnight stays
Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Supervisor to oversee and enhance the quality, technical compliance, and professional standards of their electrical engineering operations.
This is a key role within the business, responsible for overseeing all certification relating to completed works and ensuring consistently high standards of quality and full regulatory compliance.
The successful candidate will work closely with engineers and apprentices, ensuring all work meets current regulations and company standards while contributing to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement initiatives.
The role is primarily based at the company’s offices just outside of Leicester, with regular travel to sites and occasional overnight stays as required.
Key Responsibilities
Quality & Compliance
- Review, check and approve all electrical certification to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Oversee certification processes across all completed works
- Ensure all works meet current regulations, British Standards and client specifications
- Support internal and external audits, including NICEIC assessments
- Maintain compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 management systems
- Promote continuous improvement across quality processes
Site & Engineer Support
- Conduct site visits to assess workmanship quality and adherence to procedures
- Provide technical guidance and respond to engineering queries
- Mentor and support apprentices through on-site coaching and feedback
- Maintain high professional and safety standards across engineering teams
Technical Duties
- Complete cable calculations and associated electrical design work
- Use Pro-Design (or similar software) where required
- Deliver toolbox talks and technical training sessions
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations and industry standards
Systems, Equipment & Administration
- Support testing platform updates and system improvements
- Assist with calibration management of electrical test instruments
- Maintain accurate certification records and documentation
- Carry out quality checks and general administrative duties as required
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and company policies
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Strong electrical technical background with relevant industry experience
- Proven experience reviewing and approving electrical certification
- Excellent knowledge of current electrical regulations and standards
- Confident communicator, able to support engineers and apprentices
- High attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills
- Competent using digital systems and software platforms
Desirable
- Experience using Pro-Design or similar electrical design software
- Experience delivering technical training or toolbox talks
- Previous involvement in NICEIC audits
Qualifications & Training
- Relevant electrical qualifications and up-to-date industry certifications
- Appropriate Health & Safety training
- Commitment to ongoing CPD and maintaining technical competency
