Electrician in Paisley, Renfrewshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Paisley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowance

Weekend overtime

Full training

35 hours per week

CIS/Ltd company

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for an ongoing contract at an older prison facility in the United Kingdom. The role pays £30 per hour CIS or Ltd Company, with a 35-hour week, and a pattern Monday-Thursday 8:00-16:00 (or 16:30) with an unpaid lunch break.

Responsibilities include PPM and reactive maintenance, CCTV and BMS systems, fire alarm checks, fault diagnosis, and a 1-in-5 on-call rota.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Time-served electrical maintenance experience.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to drive.
• Basic Disclosure is essential; full disclosure required when on site.
• Willingness to undertake full site training covering radios, keys and personal defence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across an older prison facility.
• Maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems, including CCTV, locking systems, building management systems, heating and ventilation systems, and emergency lighting.
• Complete weekly fire alarm checks and routine system inspections to ensure equipment remains safe and operational.
• Respond to maintenance issues, diagnose faults, and carry out repairs efficiently.
• Participate in a one-in-five on-call rota, covering seven consecutive days when scheduled.
• Follow site procedures relating to security, keys, radios and personal defence.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

On-call experience

Education

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

CCTV systems

Building management systems

Job description

Maintenance Electrician, £30.00 per hour CIS OR Ltd Company

Benefits

• Ongoing contract offering £30.00 per hour CIS.
• Paid 35 hours per week.
• Monday to Thursday working pattern, 8:00am to 4:00pm or 4:30pm, with an unpaid lunch break.
• Weekend overtime paid at double time.
• On-call allowance of £147 for each seven-day on-call period, plus four hours' pay.
• Full training provided before joining the on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across an older prison facility.
• Maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems, including CCTV, locking systems, building management systems, heating and ventilation systems, and emergency lighting.
• Complete weekly fire alarm checks and routine system inspections to ensure equipment remains safe and operational.
• Respond to maintenance issues, diagnose faults, and carry out repairs efficiently.
• Participate in a one-in-five on-call rota, covering seven consecutive days when scheduled.
• Follow site procedures relating to security, keys, radios and personal defence.

Requirements

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Time-served electrical maintenance experience.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to drive.
• Basic Disclosure is essential, with full disclosure required when working on site.
• Willingness to undertake full site-specific training covering radios, keys and personal defence.
• Flexibility to participate in the on-call rota and undertake reactive maintenance when required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical maintenance professional seeking an ongoing contract with competitive CIS rates and enhanced weekend overtime