Electrical Facilities Technician

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Technician - Electrical in Basingstoke. This role involves supporting and managing Fabric Technicians, ensuring the efficient maintenance of electrical systems. Candidates should have proven experience as Electricians and relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 and City & Guilds certificates. Benefits include a business use van, generous holiday, and a pension scheme. Interested applicants should submit their CV and cover letter.

Benefits

Business use van and fuel card

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits package

iPhone and iPad for work use

Generous company pension scheme

Life cover at 4 times annual salary

SmartTech benefit

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrician, able to create and review scopes of work.
• Full and current driving licence with 1 year's experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the Workplace Technicians in management and maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance on electrical works, perform maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Proven experience as an Electrician

Communication skills

Record maintenance

Education

Completion of recognised apprenticeship in electrical installation

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2382

City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395

Job description

The Role

Senior Technician - Electrical

Annual Salary: up to £42500
Location: Basingstoke with travel to local offices
Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for a Senior Technician - Electrical to oversee and support our Fabric Technicians in managing and maintaining our Offices and Estate. This role is crucial in ensuring that our electrical systems are maintained safely and efficiently.

Day-to-day of the role

• Oversee and support the Workplace Technicians in the management and maintenance of the estate.
• Act as the first point of escalation for Technicians, managing their workload and ensuring routine maintenance is completed both internally and externally at a high level.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise on electrical works, perform routine maintenance, diagnose and repair electrical issues, and carry out installations.
• Support the Workplace Manager in delivering regular training, knowledge sharing, and ensuring that third‑party contractors are supervised appropriately.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrician, with the ability to create and review scopes of work.
• Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or training programme in electrical installation, NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 (Inspection and Testing).
• Clear and confident communication skills with both colleagues and external contractors.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and produce reports.
• Full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 year's experience.

Benefits

• Business use van and fuel card.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, with an extra day every year up to 30 days.
• Opportunity to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package.
• iPhone and iPad for work use.
• Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12%.
• Life cover at 4 times annual salary.
• SmartTech benefit – buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months.

To apply for the Senior Technician position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.