We're hiring!

Electrical Manager

Are you an experienced, business-savvy electrician?

In 2020, we launched our electrical division, offering anything from Fixed Wire Testing to EV Charging installations.

In two years, we’ve established ourselves as a reputable name in electrical safety, the same as it’s sister in fire and security, and we’re now looking for an ambitious electrician to head up this division to make it really soar.

So, if you’re challenge-hungry, sales-driven and enjoy the idea of moulding an electrical department into a bustling, booming success then we want to hear from you!

You'll Love:

The challenge of building and moulding a department

Engaging in a high-spirited, team environment

Providing innovative, long-term solutions

Continual professional development

Offering real customer service

Your Role in Brief:

Full-time: Mon-Fri, 08:00-17:00

Permanent role, starting as soon as you can

Based in Stock, Essex (when you're not at site visits)

Salary starting at £45k (Depending on Experience) + Bonuses

Involves electrical design, estimation & contract management

Does This Sound Like You?

Do any of these sound familiar?

Promises not being kept and false (or non-existent progression)?

Not feeling motivated and living what feels like Groundhog Day?

Corporate-style culture that lacks the family-style feel?

Selling an inferior product or service?

Feeling unheard in your team?

Then it’s time to jump-start your career!

You'll Be Responsible For:

Business planning, including resource management (i.e. liaising with suppliers and vetting/securing sub-contractors), sales forecasting and determining customer target audiences/business types

Engaging with clients from initial enquiry through to survey, design, installation, hand-over and maintenance; and looking for upsell opportunities within and between divisions

Project administration where necessary, including the use of our business management system to log enquiries, create quotes and track reporting figures, and training our Service Desk on the administrative needs of your department

Working closely with marketing and other areas of the business to ensure the Electrical Division has clarity on its marketplace, choice of media and message, as well as accuracy of content against industry/legal standards

Training aspiring electricians within the business and auditing their work (as well as sub-contractors), supporting where necessary on more complex jobs

Reporting to the Head of Communications and assisting the wider team where necessary to ensure a smooth-sailing customer experience throughout

Creating relationship-building meetings with suppliers, manufacturers and partner companies to work cohesively for mutual benefit

Gathering, evaluating and informing on customer feedback/reviews to build the division's reputation and efficiency

Staying up-to-date with relevant news, trends, technology, legislation and standards within the electrical sector

Looking for new opportunities to grow the business, such as engaging with our existing customer base

Manage our NICEIC membership and any other relevant accreditations necessary to build the division

Smashing targets, and eventually setting and tracking targets for the team you build!

You'll Benefit From:

Training to equip you with the knowledge of our company processes and the confidence to excel

29 days' annual leave, including Bank Holidays - plus your birthday off!

Suitable company vehicle (provided after successful probation)

Ad hoc bonuses as for target attainments

Company phone and work laptop

Entry to our pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Socials, team-building days, access to our company break room which includes a ping-pong table, plus a streaming supply of tea and biscuits

Skills & Characteristics We're Looking For:

Demonstrated electrical experience, ideally 8+ years in the industry carrying out the following (but not limited to): lighting and emergency lighting installations, electrical maintenance such as Fixed Wire Testing (EICRs) and Mains Supply Upgrades/Installations

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken, as building relationships and focusing on customer service is key

Experience working with Microsoft Office (primarily Work, Outlook and Excel), service/business management software and/or CRMs

A reliable, honest and professional attitude, which is reflective of the WFP ethos and the reason why our customers trust us

Someone who is open for a challenge, and has a welcome attitude towards both problem-solving and teamwork

Experience working with End Users within the commercial sector and/or contractors

Working knowledge of the EN and BS standards relating to electrical disciplines

Good objection handling skills and a laser focus on results

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Must-Haves Include:

As driving to customers for site surveys and meetings is a big part of this role, a full UK driving licence is required

Status as an approved electrician with 18th Edition Regs and City & Guilds qualifications, including C&G 2391 (or equivalent) for Electrical Testing

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

Experience of carrying out and/or managing EV Charging Point Installations, or at least the willingness to learn and grow in this area

Demonstrated experience of hitting targets and/or KPIs, or growing a department/team from scratch

Previous sales and/or management experience of an electrical function within a company

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) experience or the willingness to learn it

An appreciation for marketing and what's needed to build a brand

The NICEIC Qualified Supervisor status and certification

JIB Approval (Member of ECA) and/or JIB Gold Gard

Training in First Aid

Why Join WFP?

We’re not one of those “fast growth” unicorn-type companies. We’re steadier and more sustainable than that.

Despite two recessions and a pandemic, we’re still here, still thriving and growing, and there’s a chance you’re the one who’s going to make us even better, very soon! So, we’ll take good care of you.

Not only do we train our people really well, but we’re also encouraging and understanding of a work/life balance, and we’ll celebrate all of your wins whilst helping you through any lows, too.

You’ll be joining a team of people that operate like a family and talk to customers like loyal friends. If you’re driven, ambitious and a solid team player then you will find WFP a fantastic place to home your career.

Ready to join a team that’s got your back?

How to Apply...

Send us your CV and a few words about why you reckon you’re right for the role.

Thank you for reading and good luck! (Kermits need not apply…)

Areas We Cover:

We serve businesses and commercial buildings within Essex, London and the Home Counties, across East Anglia and the South East of England.

Based in Stock in Essex, we’re perfectly poised to help customers in a wide area, from Suffolk and Norfolk to Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and even Central London.

If you’re a little further afield, try us anyway! You never know where we might go, so get in touch and find out if there’s a chance we could cover your location too.