Maintenance Electrician Dayshift

We are working with a long-established, globally recognised life sciences organisation that plays a vital role in supporting the development of new medicines and healthcare solutions. They are now looking for a Maintenance Electrician to join their Site Services Engineering team. This is based in East Lothian

This is a varied, hands-on role supporting electrical maintenance across multiple operational and laboratory facilities within the same regional area.

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out electrical maintenance, repairs, and installations across several technically complex sites.

The role operates on a day shift pattern, including evenings, and includes participation in a rotational on-call system.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out electrical repair and maintenance across multiple facilities

Install electrical and data wiring systems in line with current regulations

Perform fault finding and diagnostic testing

Maintain and service electrical plant and equipment

Conduct portable appliance testing (PAT) and maintain accurate records

Use a computerised maintenance management system to log and manage work orders

Support generator testing and equipment restarts

Adjust environmental control systems as required

Liaise with specialist external contractors and service engineers

Maintain clear and accurate documentation of all work completed

Provide guidance to site staff on the safe use of electrical systems

About You

You will be a qualified electrician with strong practical experience in a commercial or industrial environment.

Essential:

Qualified Electrician with 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Recognised electrical industry qualifications

Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments

Full, clean UK driving licence and access to your own transport

Willingness to join a rotational out-of-hours on-call system

Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage changing priorities and work to tight deadlines

Confident communicator with a professional, team-focused approach

Desirable (but not essential):

Experience working with high-voltage systems (if qualified)

Experience using maintenance management systems

What's on Offer

Salary up to £43,000 per annum

On-call allowance

Overtime opportunities

Long-term career stability within a globally established organisation

Opportunity to work in a highly regulated, technically advanced environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrician looking for a stable, varied role within a purpose-driven organisation supporting critical scientific and healthcare advancements