Electrician

Metro Plumb; North East; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Branded uniform

Company mobile

Pension scheme (auto-enrolment)

Discounts at retailers

Job summary

Metro Plumb is seeking a reliable electrician for a permanent role based in Durham, working on high-security sites such as government premises and custodial facilities. You will maintain and repair electrical systems, perform planned maintenance, install wiring, and conduct testing to ensure compliance with BS 7671 standards.

The role requires a clean DBS, JIB/ECS, Level 3 in Electrical Installation, and the ability to commute daily.

Qualifications

• Experience on commercial maintenance projects.
• Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018.
• Level 3 in Electrical Installation.
• Clean criminal record; DBS check required.
• JIB/ECS qualifications.
• 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• 2391 Testing and Inspecting or equivalent.
• Full UK driving license and ability to commute to Durham daily.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing electrical systems within high security sites.
• Performing planned preventive maintenance works.
• Installing wiring and electrical components, like switches and lights.
• Testing and inspection of systems.
• Diagnosing and fixing problems to high standards.

Skills

Commercial maintenance

Electrical installations

BS 7671:2018

JIB/ECS

DBS check

17th/18th Edition

2391 Testing & Inspecting

Driving license

Education

Level 3 Electrical Installation

Job description

Electrician
Metro Plumb North East
Durham – High tiered security sites
Permanent
Salary - £36,000 - £40,000 + benefits & overtime
Core hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am – 4:30pm, Fridays 7:30am – 3:00pm
Overtime: Saturday and Sunday at time and a half

Metro Plumb is a national plumbing business with more than 40 local depots across the UK, our teams of professional plumbers can deal with a variety of plumbing issues, from emergency repairs and stopping leaks to fixing broken boilers and replacing dripping taps.

Here at Metro Plumb, we work alongside our sister companies to provide a complete “water in, waste out” service for our customers. As part of Franchise Brands PLC our customers benefit from access to over 600 drainage, pump, plumbing and FOG engineers. We can provide you with access to specialist expertise, and one point of contact for all drainage, plumbing, pump and FOG works, as well as a unique refrigeration seal replacement offering.

Metro Plumb is part of Metro Rod, which has been leading the way in drainage solutions for over 40 years. Find out more about the standards to which we operate and how we run our business. Both companies are part of the bigger franchise group – Franchise Brands.

We’re on the lookout for a reliable, skilled electrician who’s ready to step into a long-term role they can grow in. This is not just a job — it’s an opportunity to build a career inside a respected, stable business that handles sensitive work others simply can’t.

This person will be based within high security sites (secure and custodial sites, including justice-sector and government premise). This therefore requires someone who has a clear credit and criminal history.

What does it entail?

• Maintaining and repairing electrical systems within high security sites such as MOD sites, Police stations, Border Force locations, Government buildings, Prisons, Defence capability sites
• Performing planned preventive maintenance works.
• Installing wiring and electrical components, like switches and lights.
• Testing and inspection.
• Diagnosing and fixing problems.
• Ensuring work is carried out to the highest standards and in line with current regulations.

What do we look for?

• Comfortable following strict safeguarding and site access protocols
• Trustworthy, discreet, and dependable – we work where trust really matters
• Must have experience working on commercial maintenance projects.
• Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018.
• Level 3 Level 3 in Electrical Installation.
• Must have a clean criminal record and no CCJ’s/Black marks on a credit report.
• JIB/ECS.
• Must pass a DBS check.
• 17th/ 18th Edition.
• 2391 Testing and Inspecting or equivalent.
• Must have full UK driving license.Must be able to commute to Durham daily.

What will you get?

• Standby/Callout Bonus: Paid generously on rota
• Commission: High earners are rewarded – the more you contribute, the more you earn
• Auto enrolment into pension scheme
• Company van and fuel card
• Branded uniform
• Company mobile
• Benefits scheme including 4% off at Tesco, 8% off at ASOS, 8% off at Just Eat 10% off at Pizza Hut, 10% off at Green King and many more
• 21 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Fully expensed vehicle for work use only
• Overtime and financial incentive schemes

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.