Maintenance Electrician

We are recruiting a qualified Static Maintenance Electrician to oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and statutory electrical compliance across a large, high-profile commercial static site in Hexham.

Working within a dedicated facilities management (FM) team, you will be responsible for maintaining the site's electrical infrastructure—ranging from primary distribution boards and commercial lighting control systems to emergency lighting, plant equipment, and small power installations.

• Execute scheduled PPMs, inspection, and testing routines across commercial electrical assets.
• Diagnose, fault-find, and resolve reactive electrical breakdowns promptly to minimize client downtime.
• Carry out emergency lighting testing, fire alarm checks, and portable appliance testing (PAT) in line with statutory compliance standards.
• Perform minor electrical installation works, distribution board alterations, containment runs, and lighting ballast replacements.
• Manage specialist sub-contractors on-site, issuing Permits to Work (PTW) and reviewing RAMS.
• Maintain accurate digital records of all works via the site CAFM system.

• Qualifications:
  
  NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation / Electrotechnical Technology (or equivalent time-served apprenticeship).
• Wiring Regulations:
  City & Guilds 18th Edition (BS 7671:2018) (Essential).
• Testing:
  City & Guilds 2391 (or 2394/2395) Inspection & Testing (Desirable / Advantageous).
• Clearance:
  Active Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to undergo screening prior to start).
• Experience:
  
  Proven track record in commercial building services or facilities maintenance environments.
• Competencies:
  
  Strong diagnostic fault-finding capability on 3-phase systems, commercial control circuits, and emergency power systems.

• Competitive Package: £38,000 - £42,000 starting salary (depending on qualifications and experience).
• Stability:
  Dedicated static site position with no regional travel required.
• Benefits: 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays, company pension scheme, life assurance, and retail discount portal.
• Development:
  Sponsored training for additional qualifications (e.g., High Voltage AP, IOSH, C&G 2391).
• Overtime:
  Excellent overtime rates for out-of-hours coverage and weekend PPMs.