Electrician jobs in Darlington

What Are We Looking For?

Owing to continued sustainable growth, our Chemical & Wastewater Solutions business platform is looking for an Electrical Supervisor to join them at our facility in Newton Aycliffe on a full time permanent basis to assist with the successful delivery of project in the Water industry.

Please note there is travel and working away from home required on occasion as part of this role with accommodation provided by RSE, as well as a healthy subsistence allowance.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

• Plan, organise, supervise and allocate electrical work both on site and within the workshop, ensuring high standards of quality, productivity and safety.
• Lead and coordinate electricians, trade operatives and apprentices, ensuring works are completed efficiently and in line with project programmes, specifications and deadlines.
• Interpret electrical drawings, specifications and schedules, ensuring all electrical works are carried out in accordance with BS 7671, company standards and client requirements.
• Manage labour, materials, plant and equipment, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to support electrical works across site and workshop operations.
• Monitor progress against project programmes, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, including delivering toolbox talks, reviewing RAMS, managing permits and ensuring safe systems of work are followed.
• Carry out regular inspections of electrical works, overseeing quality control, testing, snagging and completion of relevant QA documentation and certification.
• Maintain accurate records, health and safety statistics, site and workshop documentation and project handover information.
• Liaise effectively with Project Engineers, Project Managers, clients and other trades to coordinate works, resolve operational challenges and identify opportunities for additional or future works.

What Do You Need?

• Proven experience in a supervisor capacity.
• ECS Gold Card and SSSTS – required.
• 2391 Inspection and Testing – advantageous.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market-leading products and solutions for drinking water treatment, wastewater recycling and industrial water processes. Founded in Muir of Ord in 1982, the company has grown into one of the UK’s leading mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA) contractors, delivering water treatment technologies and services across the UK and North America.

RSE’s commitment to innovation is helping to transform the water sector. Its offsite modular solutions reduce construction time, improve quality, increase cost certainty and deliver environmental benefits. With more than 2,000 employees across 27 locations and extensive manufacturing capability, RSE is scaling to address the industry’s most pressing challenges, including ageing infrastructure, rising demand and climate pressures.

The company offers a fully integrated, in-house service, from project inception through to design, fabrication, installation and commissioning. RSE works with major UK water companies, as well as leading industrial organisations.

With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and carbon reduction, RSE has achieved company-wide carbon neutrality and continues to expand its global footprint, including through its first North American office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

What RSE Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-paced environment. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

• Industry-leading hourly rate.
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Private Healthcare (Personal).
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Discounted National Gym Membership
• Professional Fees Paid
• Employee Discount Platform
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now

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