Maintenance Technician; Electrical Bias

Package: £34,200 - £38,000 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role : SF20315

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow; we’re creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Maintenance Technician (Electrical) at our Eskmeals site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

As a Maintenance Technician (Electrical), you'll play a key role in maintaining the operational availability, safety and reliability of critical site infrastructure within a secure defence environment.

Day‑to‑day, you'll be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, fault finding and reactive repairs across a range of electrical systems and building services equipment. This is a predominantly electrical role, supporting the maintenance of lighting, power distribution, sockets and electrical infrastructure across the site. You'll spend much of your time out on site inspecting, testing, fault‑finding and repairing equipment, while also having the opportunity to develop additional skills through training on systems such as fire alarms and air‑conditioning equipment.

• Carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across site facilities and infrastructure
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs to electrical systems, lighting circuits, power supplies and associated equipment
• Undertaking inspection, testing and maintenance activities in accordance with site procedures and statutory requirements
• Supporting the maintenance of building services systems including fire alarms and HVAC equipment
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements
• Working collaboratively with the wider Estates and Maintenance team to support business operations

• Proven experience carrying out electrical maintenance, fault finding and repairs
• Experience with in facilities management, manufacturing, industrial, defence or building services environments
• Strong understanding of electrical systems including lighting, power and distribution equipment
• Experience delivering planned preventative and reactive maintenance activities
• Ability to work independently whilst managing competing priorities
• Full UK driving licence

• Electrical Testing & Inspection qualification (2391 or equivalent)

Must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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