Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician position for long-term work on a major project in Leiston, Suffolk.

• Provide electrical maintenance, inspection, testing, and fault-finding services across a range of site plant, temporary installations, and facilities, ensuring compliance with current electrical regulations, site procedures, and Health & Safety requirements.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on site plant and equipment.
• Conduct inspection, testing, and certification of electrical systems where required.
• Support site operations and maintenance teams to minimise downtime.
• Accurately complete maintenance records, inspection reports, and associated documentation.
• Identify defects and report any safety concerns immediately to the relevant personnel.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of electrical systems and equipment.

• Fully PAYE
• 50–80 hour weeks available
• 12 on, 2 off rotation
• 12-hour shifts typical
• Basic: £24.14 per hour
• 1.5x Overtime: £36.21 per hour
• 2x Overtime: £48.28 per hour
• Lodge paid per shift worked
• Estimated Gross Earnings:
  • 5 Days: £1,593 including lodge
  • 7 Days: £3,178 including lodge

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, Electrical Maintenance, or equivalent.
• ECS Gold Card or equivalent industry-recognised qualification.
• Experience in industrial, construction, infrastructure, or heavy engineering environments.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of electrical safety procedures and safe systems of work.

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• Inspection & Testing Qualification (2391 or equivalent).
• IPAF.
• PASMA.
• Previous experience on major infrastructure, energy, nuclear, or construction projects.