City of York Council
Electrical Team Leader
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INTERNAL VACANCY
We are looking for an experienced electrical professional to join Building Services and help lead the delivery of electrical repairs, maintenance, testing and installation work across council homes and other properties in York.
You will provide day-to-day leadership to electricians, apprentices and supporting staff, working alongside the existing management team to plan workloads, monitor performance and maintain a safe, reliable and customer-focused service.
The Role Includes
- Leading and supporting electrical operatives and apprentices
- Managing work allocation, performance, attendance and staff development
- Monitoring electrical testing, certification and compliance records
- Carrying out inspections and quality checks
- Managing contractors, projects, budgets and performance
- Supporting planned investment, repairs and installation programmes
- Working with residents, colleagues and partner services
- Supporting the Council’s NICEIC Approved Contractor and Domestic Installer responsibilities
You will have a recognised Level 3 electrical qualification, including AM2 or an equivalent recognised qualification, and substantial experience of electrical installation, testing, repairs and maintenance. You will also need strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the confidence to make sound operational decisions.
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The role involves a combination of office and site-based working across York. A valid UK driving licence is required.
This is a good opportunity to join a growing service, support the development of our in-house electrical workforce and help improve electrical safety and compliance across the Council’s housing stock.
This post is suitable as a job share opportunity.
Interview Requirements
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.
Commitments
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
Contact Information
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Paul Simpson at paul.simpson@york.gov.uk or on 07860 357945.
Application Details
Closing date: Sunday 13 September 2026 at 12 midnight
Interview date: 21 September
Interviews will be conducted by Stuart King & Neil Edwards
Eligibility
Internally advertised posts are only open to CYC, WWY and Be Independent employees. Explore and Veritau employees are not eligible to apply for these posts.
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