Building Services Maintenance Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site meals and snacks

Quarterly bonus scheme (10–13%)

Pension contribution and life cover

Healthcare cash plan

Company van for site travel

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is partnering with a well-established FMCG business in Harrogate to recruit a Maintenance Electrician. The role offers a 50/50 split between the manufacturing site and supporting multiple local team rooms, delivering excellent day-to-day variety.

You will mainly focus on electrical systems (about 70%), with some mechanical tasks (30%), including installation, testing, fault finding and maintenance of fire alarms, BMS, ventilation and facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance within building services or facilities.
• 18th Edition qualification.
• Strong fault-finding skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Electrical maintenance across building services (70%) and some mechanical tasks (30%).
• Install, test, fault-find and maintain systems such as fire alarms, BMS and ventilation.
• Provide general facilities support and routine maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Independent working

Problem-solving

Customer-focused communication

Building services familiarity

Education

18th Edition qualification

Job description

Job Title – Maintenance Electrician

Location – Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Salary – £34,500 - £38,500 + £3185 for Callout

Shift – Days (Mon–Fri 8:00am – 4:00pm + 1 in 4 on-call rota)

Job Role of the Maintenance Electrician

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Electrician to join a well-established and highly respected FMCG business based in Harrogate. This is a unique role offering a 50/50 split between a manufacturing site and supporting multiple local team rooms, giving excellent variety in your day-to-day work.

This family-run organisation is known for its strong values, high-quality products, and continued investment into its people and facilities. It is an ideal role for an electrician who enjoys a mix of hands-on maintenance, problem-solving, and working across different environments.

You will be responsible for supporting all building-related equipment and services, with a strong focus on electrical systems (70%) alongside some mechanical support (30%). This includes installation, testing, fault finding, and maintenance of systems such as fire alarms, BMS systems, ventilation, and general facilities.

Sector – Electrical Maintenance / Facilities Maintenance

Non-negotiable Requirements of the Maintenance Electrician

• Experience in electrical maintenance within building services or facilities


• 18th Edition qualification

Requirements for the Maintenance Electrician

• Strong electrical fault-finding experience


• Ability to carry out basic mechanical tasks when required


• Experience working with systems such as BMS, fire alarms, and ventilation


• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently


• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach

Desirable Requirements for the Maintenance Electrician

• Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment

The Maintenance Electrician will benefit from:

• Working for a well-known, values-driven Yorkshire business


• £245 per week on-call allowance (1 in 4 rota)


• Overtime rates: 1.5x evenings/weekends, 2x bank holidays


• Free breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks on site


• 25 days holiday + bank holidays


• Quarterly bonus scheme (historically 10–13%)


• Pension contribution and life assurance (x4 salary)


• Healthcare cash plan and wellness support


• Retail discounts (25% online and in-store)


• Company van for travel between sites


• Ongoing training and development