Electrician

HVAC Recruitment Limited; Fairford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Overtime opportunities

On-call allowance

Private use of company van

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Subscription to professional body

Volunteering leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

HVAC Recruitment Limited is recruiting for an Electrical Engineer / Electrical Tester based in Fairford. The role includes delivering planned and reactive electrical maintenance, testing, and inspection across a large, secure estate on a Defence contract.

You will perform EICRs, fixed wire testing, distribution board maintenance and emergency lighting checks, with opportunities to work on specialist systems. Competitive salary and benefits accompany this permanent position.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Electrical Installation or above.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Previous electrical maintenance, inspection or testing experience.
• Good electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach.
• Eligibility to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.
• Ability to attend emergency callouts within one hour when on duty.
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing, or equivalent.
• Experience completing EICRs and fixed wire testing.
• Commercial or industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience working in large commercial buildings, hangars or critical infrastructure.
• Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) experience or qualifications.
• Previous experience working on MOD, Defence or other secure sites.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Completing Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs).
• Undertaking fixed wire testing and electrical inspections.
• Inspecting, testing and maintaining electrical distribution boards.
• Carrying out emergency lighting inspections and testing.
• Diagnosing electrical faults and completing repairs and remedial works.
• Completing minor electrical installations and alterations.
• Maintaining electrical systems across commercial, industrial and domestic buildings.
• Working on specialist electrical infrastructure within secure operational facilities.
• Responding to breakdowns and emergency callouts when required.
• Completing maintenance reports, test certificates and compliance documentation.
• Working closely with site teams and building representatives to ensure a safe and reliable service.
• There may also be opportunities to work with specialist electrical systems, including Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) and electrical installations associated with secure storage facilities.

Skills

Fault-finding

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Electrical Installation or above

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

Job description

Electrical Engineer / Electrical Tester - £43,000 + Van + Overtime

Location: Fairford, Gloucestershire

Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 + On-Call Allowance + Overtime

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (40 hours per week)

Electrical Engineer / Electrical Tester - £43,000 + Overtime + Van

Are you a qualified Electrical Engineer or Electrical Tester looking for a secure, long-term position with excellent benefits, overtime opportunities and the chance to work on a unique commercial estate?

We're recruiting for 3 Electrical Engineers / Electrical Testers to join a leading facilities management provider, working across a prestigious, high-security Defence contract in Fairford, Gloucestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering team responsible for maintaining a diverse range of buildings, including commercial facilities, aircraft hangars, operational buildings and residential accommodation.

Unlike a typical commercial maintenance role, you'll have the opportunity to work on specialist electrical infrastructure within a technically interesting environment, combining electrical testing and inspection with planned and reactive maintenance.

With a salary of up to £43,000, a company van, fuel card, overtime and additional on-call payments, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced electrician looking for stability, variety and long-term career prospects.

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000 - £43,000 basic salary
• Overtime opportunities to increase earnings
• Additional on-call allowance
• Company van and fuel card
• Option for private use of company van
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• One paid professional subscription
• Paid volunteering leave
• Employee discounts and reward schemes
• Permanent role with an established national facilities management provider
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile, technically varied Defence contract

The Role

As an Electrical Engineer / Electrical Tester, you'll be responsible for delivering planned and reactive electrical maintenance, testing and inspection across a large and varied estate.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Completing Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs).
• Undertaking fixed wire testing and electrical inspections.
• Inspecting, testing and maintaining electrical distribution boards.
• Carrying out emergency lighting inspections and testing.
• Diagnosing electrical faults and completing repairs and remedial works.
• Completing minor electrical installations and alterations.
• Maintaining electrical systems across commercial, industrial and domestic buildings.
• Working on specialist electrical infrastructure within secure operational facilities.
• Responding to breakdowns and emergency callouts when required.
• Completing maintenance reports, test certificates and compliance documentation.
• Working closely with site teams and building representatives to ensure a safe and reliable service.

There may also be opportunities to work with specialist electrical systems, including Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) and electrical installations associated with secure storage facilities.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for experienced electricians who are confident carrying out electrical maintenance, inspection and testing within commercial or industrial environments.

Essential requirements

• NVQ Level 2 in Electrical Installation or above.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Previous electrical maintenance, inspection or testing experience.
• Good electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach.
• Eligibility to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.
• Ability to attend emergency callouts within one hour when on duty.

Desirable experience and qualifications

• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing, or equivalent.
• Experience completing EICRs and fixed wire testing.
• Commercial or industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience working in large commercial buildings, hangars or critical infrastructure.
• Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) experience or qualifications.
• Previous experience working on MOD, Defence or other secure sites.

Working Hours & On-Call

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
• 40-hour working week.
• Participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota.
• On-call cover between 4:30pm and 8:00am, including weekends.
• Additional on-call allowance and overtime payments.
• Engineers must be able to respond to emergency callouts within one hour when on duty.

The role is predominantly based in Fairford, with occasional travel to a second nearby Defence site.

Why Apply

This isn't your standard electrical maintenance position.

You'll be joining an established engineering team working across a unique estate, with the opportunity to develop your experience in specialist electrical systems and critical infrastructure.

With a strong basic salary, overtime opportunities, a company van and excellent benefits, this position offers a great combination of job security, earning potential and varied electrical work.

Whether you're currently working as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Tester, Testing & Inspection Electrician or Commercial Electrician, we'd be interested in hearing from you.

All applications will be treated confidentially