Commercial Electrician

CBW Staffing Solutions Limited; Irvine; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions firm is looking for a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Irvine, Scotland, with a salary up to £38,000. The successful candidate will have strong electrical maintenance knowledge and a completed apprenticeship, focusing on maintaining the safe operation of electrical supplies and building systems. Responsibilities include planned and reactive maintenance, compliance with safety regulations, and collaboration with the Facilities Team Leader. The firm offers competitive benefits including substantial annual leave and discounts.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Holiday purchase scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Broad range of learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge of Scottish Health Technical Memoranda is desirable.
• Ability to obtain a Basic Disclosure Scotland certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance tasks.
• Create Method Statements and Risk Assessments for Permits-to-Work.
• Maintain electrical systems and conduct emergency lighting checks.

Skills

Electrical maintenance knowledge

Building service systems competency

First Aid and CPR knowledge

Education

Recognised electrical apprenticeship

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Ayrshire - Salary up to £38,000 DOE

We are looking for a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will possess strong electrical maintenance knowledge and have completed a recognised apprenticeship. The role focuses on maintaining the safe and continuous operation of electrical supplies, building systems, plant, and equipment. This role is based on a static site.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform both planned and reactive electrical maintenance tasks, ensuring timely resolution of issues to avoid contractual penalties.
• Create Method Statements and Risk Assessments for issuing Permits-to-Work.
• Perform tasks such as electrical system maintenance, emergency lighting checks, fire alarm tests, water and medical gas system upkeep, and pressure system maintenance.
• Complete all necessary reports, test certificates, and Task Assessment sheets both electronically and in hard copy.
• Work collaboratively with the Facilities Team Leader, assisting with equipment failures and organising the supply of goods/services as required.
• Participate in overtime work and an on‑call rota to support maintenance activities.
• Travel to other sites as needed and liaise professionally with clients.

Person Specification

• Completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship with proven experience in electrical maintenance.
• Competency in building service systems, with a solid understanding of equipment operation.
• Experience in hospital maintenance is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of relevant safety regulations, including Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM), is desirable.
• First Aid and CPR training within the last three years, or willingness to undergo training.
• Due to the nature of the contract successful candidate must be able to obtain a Basic Disclosure Scotland certificate.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £38,000
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes