Electrical Improver

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Gosport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Company pension

Free eyesight test

Health cash plan

Remote GP access

EAP service

Gym discount

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

BJF Group is seeking an Electrical Improver to join our Facilities Management team, based from Gosport, supporting MOD sites across the defence estate.

You will work alongside qualified electricians to deliver planned and reactive electrical maintenance, gain hands-on experience, and help keep critical infrastructure safe and operational.

This role offers a practical, team-based environment with opportunities to progress and develop within our TEAMS values.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in facilities management or maintenance contracts.
• Knowledge of electrical health and safety requirements.
• Ability to read drawings and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical maintenance and repair activities across MOD sites.
• Assist with fault finding, repairs, and minor installations.
• Order and call off materials using procurement processes.
• Complete works safely following regulations and client requirements.
• Record completed works in company systems.

Skills

Driving licence

FM experience

Electrical safety

Electrical drawings

Communication

Teamwork

Defence estates

Electrical qualifications

CAFM

Specs interpretation

Customer focus

Tools

CAFM

Job description

Location: On site / Military Rd, Gosport PO12 3BY, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Electrical
Salary: Negotiable salary

Company Description

BJF Group is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Electrical Improver to join our Facilities Management team supporting the VIVO Defence Services contract across Ministry of Defence sites, based from our Gosport operation.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a growing FM environment, working alongside qualified electricians to maintain critical infrastructure across a diverse defence estate. Every day presents new challenges, varied electrical maintenance activities, and the chance to contribute to facilities that support the UK Armed Forces.

The Role

As an Electrical Improver, you will support the delivery of planned and reactive electrical maintenance works across MOD buildings and facilities. Working alongside qualified electricians and supervisors, you'll gain valuable experience while contributing to the safe and efficient operation of the estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Support electrical maintenance and repair activities across MOD sites.
• Assist with fault finding, repairs, replacements and minor installation works.
• Assist with lighting, power and distribution board maintenance.
• Order and call off materials through BJF procurement processes.
• Complete works safely and in accordance with electrical regulations, site procedures and client requirements.
• Accurately record completed works using company systems and documentation.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture.
• Demonstrate and embody BJF's TEAMS Values in all aspects of your work.

About You

We're looking for a proactive individual who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in their work and is keen to develop within the electrical maintenance sector.

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience working within commercial, industrial, residential or FM environments.
• Good understanding of electrical practices, methods, tools and materials.
• Knowledge of electrical health and safety requirements.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Customer-focused approach with a collaborative attitude.
• Experience within Facilities Management or maintenance contracts.
• Experience working on secure, public sector or defence estates.
• Electrical qualifications working towards fully qualified Electrician status.
• Familiarity with CAFM or mobile working systems.

Other information

• Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 days per annum (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Group Pension Scheme: Provided by Royal London to save for your future.
• Free Eyesight test: Specsavers
• Company Funded Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare like, trips to the dentist.
• Remote GP Access: speedy access to a GP by telephone or online plus electronic prescriptions
• 24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it.
• Discounted Gym Membership at more than 3,000 gyms across the UK.
• Free Eyesight test: Specsavers
• Better BJF Initiative: wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work.
• Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire

At BJF we look for people who seek:

• A career that will challenge and motivate
• A flexible, supportive, and caring environment
• The opportunity to progress, make key decisions and own their future
• A high level of variety in day-to-day work life

TEAMS Values by BJF Group

Trusted Open, honest and transparent

Excellent The best in everything we do

Agile At the forefront of change

Motivated Driven to continuously improve together

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical beliefs; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

Awarded Silver Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (2022)

Awarded ‘Management Team of the Year’ at the Surrey Kent Sussex (SKS250) 250 Awards (2022)

Finalists of the Southeast Construction Awards in the Best Construction Project and Best Construction Contractor categories. (2021)