Electrical Maintenance Technician – On‑Site (Defence Facility)

QinetiQ; Millom; On-site; GBP 34,200 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Electrical) at Eskmeals site to maintain critical site infrastructure in a secure defence environment. You will perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance across lighting, power distribution, sockets and building services.

The role involves on-site inspections, fault-finding and repairs, with training on systems such as fire alarms and HVAC equipment; you’ll work with the Estates and Maintenance team to ensure safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience carrying out electrical maintenance, fault finding and repairs.
• Experience in facilities management, manufacturing, industrial or building services environments.
• Strong understanding of lighting, power and distribution equipment.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across site facilities and infrastructure
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs to electrical systems, lighting circuits, power supplies and associated equipment
• Undertaking inspection, testing and maintenance activities in accordance with site procedures and statutory requirements
• Supporting the maintenance of building services systems including fire alarms and HVAC equipment
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements
• Working collaboratively with the Estates and Maintenance team to support business operations

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Building services understanding

Full UK driving licence

Education

Electrical Testing & Inspection qualification (2391 or equivalent)

Job description

QinetiQ is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Electrical) at Eskmeals site to maintain critical site infrastructure in a secure defence environment. You will perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance across lighting, power distribution, sockets and building services.

The role involves on-site inspections, fault-finding and repairs, with training on systems such as fire alarms and HVAC equipment; you’ll work with the Estates and Maintenance team to ensure safe, compliant operations.