Electrical Assistant

Beamish Museum; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused heritage museum in the North East of England is seeking an Electrical Assistant. This role involves assisting on-site electricians with maintenance and repairs while prioritizing safety and high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will have collaborative skills and a good understanding of safety procedures. The position offers a range of benefits, including generous holiday, a workplace wellness program, and opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Museum pass for free entry

Discount on catering and retail

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff social events

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in electrical maintenance tasks.
• Understanding of health and safety protocols.
• Effective teamwork skills and willingness to support others.

Responsibilities

• Support electricians with day-to-day electrical tasks.
• Ensure work is completed safely and to high standards.
• Assist in organizing electrical work onsite.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Safety procedures adherence

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Beamish is looking for an Electrical Assistant to join our skilled Maintenance Team. This role plays an important part in helping us keep the museum running safely and efficiently.

You’ll work alongside our site electricians, assisting with electrical maintenance and repair work across the museum. Your role will help make sure planned work is completed safely, to a high standard, and in line with museum requirements. You’ll also support the coordination of onsite electrical work, always following safety procedures, risk assessments, and best practice.

Some of the key daily tasks will include;

Supporting electricians with day-to-day electrical maintenance and repair tasks

Helping to ensure work is completed safely and to the required standard

Assisting with the organisation and coordination of electrical work on site

Following health and safety procedures at all times

Being an active and supportive member of the Maintenance Team

If you feel you have the skills and knowledge for the role we would like to hear from you.

Interviews likely to take place Thursday 22nd January 2026

Some of the great benefits of working with us

• Joining a fantastic, friendly team of over 400 staff and 400 volunteers.
• Museum pass, allowing free entry for yourself and three other people.
• Work within a beautiful and unique location a 300-acre site that represents the diverse histories and heritage of the north.
• Discount on catering and retail.
• Free Parking.
• Bike2Work scheme.
• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) and increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• 2 wellbeing days for all employees
• Work for a charity in the heritage sector where all profits are reinvested into further developing the museum, its people and reaching our communities.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff and volunteer social events throughout the year.

All new appointments are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

We recruit based on aptitude, positive attitude and potential, and work to ensure people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to work within the heritage sector. This is prioritised above academic qualifications and we support non-traditional routes into work. We recognise and value transferable skills and diverse experiences as a form of expertise. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates as well as applications from, LGB, Trans and non-binary candidates as underrepresented people within the museum.

Note to applicants :

Please try to show in your application how you specifically meet the requirements in the about you section and refer to Our Recruitment Process for further guidance on completing your application form.

Should you have any queries with regards to the role or the recruitment process please do contact us at [e-mail] or 0191 370 4335