Electrician

Location:

Greater London (home‑based with regional travel)
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent,
Full‑Time

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Your new companyA well‑established organisation operating across the UK and Ireland is continuing to expand its high‑street and commercial estate. Due to ongoing growth and new site openings, they are strengthening their Facilities team and are now seeking experienced Electricians to support multiple locations across London and the South of England.
Your new role
As an Electrician, you will be responsible for delivering electrical maintenance and installation works across both existing and new sites. This is a mobile, home‑based role covering Greater London, with regular regional travel and occasional travel further afield.

Key responsibilities include:

Carrying out electrical maintenance, repairs, testing, and installations
Supporting electrical fit‑outs of new sites and refurbishments
Ensuring all works comply with current electrical regulations and standards
Completing planned and reactive maintenance tasks
Assisting and liaising with subcontractors attending site
Managing inspection, testing, and certification records
Completing periodic inspection and testing to ensure compliance
Undertaking PAT testing and managing associated documentation
Testing emergency lighting, generators, and associated systems
Raising material requisitions and maintaining accurate stock records
Executing work schedules efficiently and submitting job sheets promptly
Conducting site inspections and reporting any defects or required works
Ensuring strict compliance with health & safety procedures and PPE requirements
Maintaining accurate records and reports for audits and compliance
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will have:

18th Edition wiring regulations qualification
JIB Approved Electrician status
Strong understanding of building regulations for electrical installations
Experience working across commercial and/or industrial environments
Knowledge of generators, CCTV, and BMS systems
Ability to carry out inspection, testing, and fault‑finding works
Strong organisational and time‑management skills
A proactive and professional approach to work
Full UK driving licence
Flexibility to travel across London and occasionally other regions

Desirable (but not essential):

Previous experience in a facilities or multi‑site role

Experience with PAT testing and thermal imaging
CSR card
Ability to work across domestic, commercial, and industrial installations

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary of £60,000 per annum
Permanent, secure employment
Varied role across a diverse and growing site portfolio
Opportunity to join a well‑established and expanding facilities team

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, please apply now or contact Hays for a confidential discussion.

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