British Pipeline Agency

Job Title:Electrical Supervisor Location:Kingsbury site, Tamworth Join Our Team at BPA: Officially Where its a Great Place to Work! At BPA, were proud to be jointly owned by BP and Shell - two of the worlds leading oil majors - which gives us the strength and stability of industry giants. Yet, with a close-knit team of around 180 professionals across the UK, we maintain a genuinely friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment. Our size means every individual is valued, and we work together as one team -sharing knowledge, supporting each other, and celebrating our successes collectively. This whole-team focus allows us to deliver industry-leading hydrocarbon transport and storage solutions, while providing the personal touch that only a united team can offer! Our People: What sets BPA apart is our people. We are committed to the development and growth of everyone in our team. Our leadership are invested in ongoing training, professional qualifications, and mentoring to help staff reach their full potential. For example, we offer regular technical training, support for gaining industry-recognised certifications, and opportunities to take on new responsibilities or lead projects. By encouraging continuous learning and providing clear pathways for progression, we ensure that everyone can enjoy a rewarding career and, together, deliver outstanding technical advice and services to our clients. What will you be doing? Were looking for a qualified electrician with strong electrical plant, equipment maintenance and fault-finding experience to lead our Electrical Team across our Kingsbury Terminal and North region sites (COMAH Top Tier and Lower Tier storage terminals and pipeline systems). This position also provides leadership and line management for the Electrical Team, including workforce planning, training and competency development, performance reviews, and absence management. This is a great opportunity if you are looking to expand your skills as we can provide training for your supervisory responsibilities, but you need to have electrical maintenance and installation work experience in an industrial environment. You will: Lead and manage the Electrical Team, including planning workloads, training, competency development, performance reviews, and absence management. Develop and maintain maintenance procedures and schedules, ensuring accurate records in CMMS. Oversee operations, including emergency response (24/7 call-out rota), spares management, procurement, and contractor supervision. Ensure compliance with safe systems of work (risk assessments, permits, isolations) and deliver on-the-job training with competency tracking. Support SCADA systems and scope engineering projects to enhance or replace plant/equipment. Perform and supervise maintenance, testing, and fault-finding on EC&I systems (HV/LV switchgear, Ex equipment, UPS, PLCs, metering, detection systems, SIS). Review and approve electrical design drawings, prepare MoC documentation, and provide basic mechanical fault-finding support. Maintain certifications (CompEx, Authorised Person HV/LV) and fulfil Senior Authorised Electrical Person duties to meet legal and company standards. Prioritise workloads, make safe work decisions, act as escalation point for technical issues, and deputise for the Electrical Team Leader when required. What Youll Need: Recognised qualification in a relevant electrical discipline (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent). Recent hands-on experience in electrical maintenance and fault-finding within an industrial environment. Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and regulations, including hazardous area equipment and HV systems ( Competence in fault-finding and maintenance on electrical plant and EC&I equipment (including PLCs desirable). Excellent communication (written and verbal), comfortable with numbers, and the ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure. Full and valid UK driving licence. Basic Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 OTE Earnings up to £65,000 (including overtime, standby allowance and bonus) Benefits: Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your professional growth Company van Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% minimum employee) Annual bonus scheme (up to 12% of annual salary) with an extra 6% possible for standout performance thats 18%! Life insurance (4x annual salary) 28days holiday + 8 days bank holidays plus the ability to buy/sell holidays Overtime pay1.5x - 2x Family friendly policies from day 1 of employment An award winning Private Medical Insurance scheme with additional perks Employee assistance support scheme Various well-being initiatives Join us and become a vital part of a team, Keeping the UK Moving 24/7/365! Diversity & Inclusion We know that diverse teams drive innovation and excellence. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply if they dont meet every requirement. At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every detail in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. JBRP1_UKTJ