Electrician Hard FM

Mitie Group plc.; Schleswig-Holstein; Sur place; EUR 62 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tax-efficient income

Free accommodation and meals

Return flights to the UK

40 days leave + holidays

Gym access

Site allowance 5% monthly

Annual tour bonus 10%

Professional development opportunities

Contract 24 months

Résumé du poste

Mitie Group plc. is seeking an Electrician to join the Mitie Defence engineering team on Ascension Island. You will perform electrical maintenance, testing and installation across a varied Defence estate, ensuring safety, compliance and operational readiness.

Responsibilities include planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and installation work; you will also coach apprentices and work with multiple disciplines while adhering to safety standards and on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical installation qualification required (City & Guilds 2357 or equivalent).
• Current BS 7671 18th Edition qualification or equivalent.
• Electrical inspection/testing qualification such as City & Guilds 2391-52 or equivalent.
• Experience in installation, maintenance, fault finding and remedial works.
• Strong understanding of safe isolation and safe systems of work.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to health, safety, quality and compliance.
• Valid UK driving licence or equivalent; willing to join on-call rota.

Responsabilités

• Carry out planned, preventive and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Diagnose faults, identify defects and perform repairs or component replacement.
• Execute electrical installations including wiring, termination and commissioning.
• Read electrical drawings, diagrams and technical docs.
• Use test equipment safely and document results accurately.
• Maintain maintenance records, test results and related documents.
• Work safely per BS 7671, JSP 375, and Defence safety requirements.
• Raise concerns when conditions are unsafe and provide guidance to apprentices.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other disciplines; support on-call rota.

Connaissances

Electrical installation

Maintenance

Fault finding

Testing

Safe isolation procedures

Independent working

Team collaboration

Health & safety focus

Formation

City & Guilds 2357

BS 7671 18th Edition

City & Guilds 2391-52 (Electrical testing)

Description du poste

Tax-Efficient Income | Accommodation & Meals Provided | Return Flights | Professional Development | Unique Overseas Experience

Imagine using your electrical skills in one of the world's most unique and remote working environments.

As an Electrician on Ascension Island, you will be part of Mitie Defence, supporting critical Defence infrastructure and helping to maintain safe, reliable and compliant electrical systems across Ascension Island Base.

This is a varied and hands-on role covering planned maintenance, reactive repairs, remedial works and electrical installation activities across a diverse operational estate. You will need to be adaptable, technically competent and comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

What You'll Get

• Tax-efficient income
• Free accommodation and meals
• Return flights to the UK twice a year
• 40 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to gym, sports and swimming facilities
• 5% monthly site allowance
• 10% annual tour bonus
• Professional development opportunities
• 24-month fixed-term contract

The Role

As an Electrician, you will be part of the Mitie Defence engineering team, providing electrical maintenance, repair, testing and installation support across Ascension Island Base.

Working across a varied Defence estate, you will complete planned and reactive maintenance, investigate faults, carry out remedial works and undertake electrical installations in accordance with current standards, safe systems of work and contractual requirements.

You will also work closely with supervisors, apprentices and other engineering disciplines to maintain high standards of safety, quality, compliance and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and remedial electrical works.
• Diagnose electrical faults, identify defects and carry out appropriate repairs or replacement of defective components and equipment.
• Complete electrical installation works including wiring, termination, adjustment, calibration and commissioning activities where required.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, diagrams, manufacturers' instructions and technical documentation.
• Use electrical test equipment, digital diagnostic equipment and specialist tools safely and effectively.
• Complete and update maintenance work orders, test results and associated documentation accurately.
• Work safely in accordance with BS 7671, JSP 375, Mitie procedures and applicable Defence electrical safety requirements, including safe isolation and lockout/tagout arrangements.
• Stop work and raise concerns where conditions, instructions or systems of work are considered unsafe or unclear.
• Support apprentices and less experienced colleagues through coaching and practical guidance.
• Maintain professional standards of safety, quality, conduct and customer service.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, customers and other stakeholders across Ascension Island Base.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota and provide operational response when required.

What We Are Looking For

Essential

• Recognised electrical installation qualification, such as City & Guilds 2357 or recognised equivalent.
• Current BS 7671 18th Edition qualification or recognised equivalent.
• Electrical inspection and testing qualification, such as City & Guilds 2391-52 or recognised equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in electrical installation, maintenance, fault finding and remedial works.
• Good understanding of electrical safe isolation procedures and safe systems of work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety, quality and compliance.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated, reliable and able to manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to learn, develop and undertake additional training or upskilling where required to meet the operational and technical requirements of the role.
• Full UK driving licence or equivalent.
• Willing and able to participate in an on-call rota and provide out-of-hours response when required.
• Ability to meet all mobilisation requirements, including holding a valid passport and obtaining the required medical, security and work-permit clearances.

Desirable

• Experience working within a Defence, military, critical infrastructure or similarly regulated operational environment.
• Experience working in accordance with JSP 375 or equivalent electrical safety management arrangements.
• Experience working under an Authorised Person or Appointed Person electrical safety system.
• ATEX or hazardous area electrical training, particularly for work associated with fuel installations.
• Experience using electronic maintenance management systems and digital work order systems.
• Experience supporting or mentoring apprentices and developing less experienced team members.
• Additional electrical testing, inspection, hazardous area or specialist technical qualifications would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to use and develop your electrical skills in a unique operational environment supporting an important Defence contract.

You will gain broad experience across electrical maintenance, fault finding, testing, remedial works and installation activities while working across a varied and technically challenging estate.

For someone who is practical, safety-focused and enjoys responsibility, problem solving and working as part of a close-knit engineering team, this role offers a genuinely unique career and life experience on Ascension Island.