Electrician

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie is seeking a skilled Electrician to perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive and remedial works across client sites in Bristol. You will ensure electrical systems operate safely and reliably while delivering excellent customer service.

The role requires strong fault-finding, ability to work safely, and experience with electronic maintenance management systems. A City & Guilds 18th Edition and related qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance or equivalent is required.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification is essential.
• Electrical Inspection & Testing qualification is preferred.
• PAT testing experience or qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive and remedial works.
• Maintain, test, repair and inspect electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and carry out safe repairs.
• Support electrical, mechanical and instrumentation plant to maximise reliability.
• Provide technical input into projects and improvements.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers and stakeholders on technical needs.
• Keep accurate records, reports and certification in digital systems.
• Perform duties in confined spaces and at height when required.
• Assist winter maintenance activities including gritting and snow clearance.

Skills

Fault-finding

Electrical maintenance

Health & safety awareness

Customer-focused

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance (Multi-Discipline)

City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Electrical Inspection & Testing qualification

Tools

CAFM software

Electronic maintenance management systems

Job description

Better places, thriving communities.

Better places, thriving communities

ROLE: Electrician

Hours: 40 hours

Location: Bristol

At Mitie, we're looking for a skilled and customer-focused Electrician to provide Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and remedial works across our client portfolio. You'll play a key role in ensuring electrical systems and associated building services operate safely, efficiently, and reliably while delivering an outstanding customer experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Completing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive, and remedial works using electronic maintenance systems and handheld devices.
• Maintaining, repairing, testing, and inspecting electrical systems and equipment to ensure optimum performance.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs in a safe and efficient manner.
• Supporting the maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation plant to maximise reliability and availability.
• Providing technical support and input into projects, improvements, and operational initiatives.
• Liaising with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to communicate technical requirements and resolve issues.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records, reports, registers, and certification through digital systems.
• Undertaking maintenance activities and inspections within confined spaces and at height where required.
• Supporting winter maintenance services, including gritting and snow clearance activities when necessary.
• Accepting formal appointments as a Competent Person where required.
• Contributing to business continuity, sustainability, and social value initiatives across the contract.
• Completing additional duties as directed by the Supervisor or Management Team.

What We're Looking For

• Has strong experience in electrical maintenance within facilities management, building services, or commercial environments.
• Demonstrates excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Can prioritise workloads effectively and meet agreed service levels and response times.
• Works safely and diligently while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Communicates effectively with clients, colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Is committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• Can work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• Is comfortable using handheld technology and electronic maintenance management systems.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering maintenance discipline or equivalent recognised qualification.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance (Multi-Discipline) or equivalent.
• Electrical Inspection & Testing qualification.
• Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) experience or qualification.
• Experience installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing electrical equipment.
• Ability to provide maintenance support across both electrical and basic mechanical disciplines.
• Up-to-date knowledge of electrical regulations and industry best practice.
• Good understanding of current Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working within facilities management, critical environments, or complex commercial buildings.
• Competent Person authorisations or industry-recognised electrical accreditations.
• Experience using CAFM and electronic maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Experience supporting business continuity and critical infrastructure operations.

Health, Safety & Compliance

You Will Be Expected To

• Comply with all company and client Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Use all tools, equipment, and PPE safely and in accordance with training received.
• Follow safe systems of work, permit-to-work procedures, and risk assessments.
• Report hazards, defects, unsafe conditions, environmental concerns, and service risks.
• Adhere to site security and information security procedures at all times.
• Report any actual or suspected security incidents promptly.

Key Behaviours

• Customer-focused and committed to service excellence.
• Reliable, professional, and adaptable.
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach to work.
• Proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Able to perform under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

What's in it for You?

• Opportunity to work for one of the UK's leading facilities management providers.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
• A supportive working environment focused on safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Exposure to a diverse range of electrical systems, equipment, and technologies.
• Access to Mitie's market-leading employee benefits package designed to support your lifestyle and wellbeing.

There's a place for you at Mitie. Join us today!

Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Vikrant Verma at [e-mail].

Since 1987, Mitie’s 84,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

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