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Electrical Chargehand

DPS Group
Glenrothes
3 weeks ago
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What Are We Looking For?


Through our continued success in industry, we are looking to add to our staff headcount and welcome applications for our Electrical Chargehand role to join the business. The Electrical Supervisor at DPS Group plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing electrical installation projects for the company's clients. They are responsible for ensuring the successful execution of electrical works, adherence to safety standards, coordination of resources, and timely completion of projects. The Electrical Chargehand works closely with electrical supervisors, project managers, technicians, and subcontractors to deliver high-quality electrical, instrument and process control installations.


Some of Your Key Duties Include:


  • Supervise and guide small on site teams of electrical personnel and subcontractors in executing electrical installations.
  • Ensure compliance with electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
  • Support projects in overseeing the day to day installation of electrical systems, equipment, and wiring in accordance with project specifications.
  • Conduct regular inspections to verify the quality and accuracy of electrical work
  • Coordinate with the supervisor to ensure the availability of necessary electrical materials and equipment.
  • Help manage and allocate resources effectively, including labour, tools, and equipment, tomaximise productivity and efficiency.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to electrical technicians, assisting them in troubleshooting and resolving installation issues.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for supervisors regarding electrical installation projects.
  • Maintain regular communication with supervisors and clients to provide project updates, address concerns, and ensure client satisfaction.
  • Conduct inspections and tests to verify the functionality and performance of electrical systems.
  • Address any deficiencies or non-conformities identified during inspections and ensure timely rectification.


What Do You Need?


  • Relevant experience in electrical installation and supervision, in industrial projects.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical codes, regulations, and standards.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage a team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
  • Proficiency in reading electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
  • Preferably has experience with installation of Process and Instrumented Systems.
  • Clean Driver Licence.


DPS Who Are We?


We solve manufacturing challenges through the intelligent use of technology.


DPS Group is one of the UKs leading integrated electrical, instrumental & control and compliance providers. We are trusted to deliver integrated solutions on often highly complicated projects, by some of the worlds best-known brands, across a range of sectors.


We help some of the worlds highest profile brands by working with them to find solutions which are operationally efficient, and drive profitability. We work across a range of sectors including Power, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Bio Energy and Paper, but to name a few.


We offer an end-to-end virtuous cycle approach to projects which includes: Analyse, Develop, Comply, Maintain, Install, Build & Design.


Our Innovative, creative and a customer focused approach ensures that DPS delivers the highest standards of safety, service & sustainability. This approach is fully embraced throughout our business and ensure we deliver the optimum level of efficiency whilst maintaining the highest quality standards and continuous improvement of our quality management system ISO 9001:2015.


We aim to minimize environmental impact of our own systems and help develop environmentally responsible customer solutions.


DPS Group recognises its obligations to act responsibly, ethically and with integrity in all its dealings with staff, customers, brand partners and suppliers, neighbours and the environment as a whole.


We aim to:


  • Minimise health, safety and environmental risks.
  • Dispose of waste in an environmentally responsible manner.
  • Reuse and recycle where practicable.
  • Develop environmentally responsible customer solutions.
  • Deliver a net positive impact on the environment and promote sustainability within the organisation.


DPS Group adheres to the Environmental Management Systems Standard ISO 14001:2015 to identify and control our environmental impact and improve our environmental performance.


We are also official partners with Siemens, Rockwell Automation and Schneider Electric, giving us the unique opportunity to develop skills with these manufacturers solutions for our team.


What DPS Offer


To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that DPS is renowned for, we know we need the best people in 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 such an innovative industry. At DPS, youll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through the business and work in an environment that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.


  • Industry leading salary
  • Holiday Allowance
  • Long Service Holidays (Position Dependant)
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare Scheme (Contribute, Personal or Family - Position Dependant)
  • Access to Company Healthcare Scheme (salary sacrifice)
  • EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme


At DPS Group we understand our continued success is down to our dedicated team, therefore we invest time and effort in each individual; training and assisting with their personal and professional development, helping them build a long-term career within the business.


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