Electrical Technician

Aqumen Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician in Huddersfield. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance across various sites, ensuring electrical safety and compliance with current regulations. Candidates should be experienced in electrical maintenance and hold relevant qualifications like the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. A full UK driving licence is also required for this position.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a similar electrical maintenance role.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with inspection, testing, and electrical certification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across various sites.
• Perform regular inspections, testing, and fault-finding.
• Certify all work to industry and legal standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Team collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Basic IT skills

Education

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (City & Guilds 2382-18)

Job description

Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to GBP40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a growing facilities and maintenance team, supporting a multi-site operation in Huddersfield. This is a hands-on, day-based role focused on ensuring electrical safety, compliance, and operational continuity across a mix of office and warehouse environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across various sites
• Perform regular inspections, testing, and fault-finding in line with current electrical regulations
• Certify all work to industry and legal standards (e.g. BS7671)
• Maintain accurate records via a digital maintenance management system
• Work closely with the Maintenance Manager and wider team to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely
• Assist in delivering small projects and upgrades where required
• Be flexible and willing to support occasional out-of-hours tasks as needed

Requirements:

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (City & Guilds 2382-18)
• Proven experience in a similar electrical maintenance role (commercial, warehouse or multi-site environments preferred)
• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• Experience with inspection, testing, and electrical certification (e.g. EICRs)
• Basic IT skills and familiarity with digital job tracking systems
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between local sites
• General building maintenance knowledge outside of electrical work would be beneficial

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to GBP40,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person