Facilities Maintenance Electrician

Schneider Electric; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for our fast-moving UK manufacturing site. You will perform reactive and proactive electrical maintenance to sustain and improve the facility's electrical infrastructure, including small installations and fault diagnostics.

The role requires experience in commercial or light industrial electrical environments, safe working practices, and the ability to work autonomously.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent testing qualification)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Completed apprenticeship in the installation and commissioning of electrical systems
• IPAF 3a & 3b (mobile elevated working platforms)
• IOSH Working Safely

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out small electrical installations across the facility.
• Conduct remedial works following annual fixed-wire inspections by external contractors.
• Perform reactive electrical fault finding and repairs on facilities-related systems.
• Coordinate tasks with external electrical contractors and ensure work is safe and to standard.
• Provide guidance and support when working with an apprentice.
• Support electrical installation tasks within production areas as needed.

Skills

Commercial electrical

Team oriented

Autonomous work

RAMS & H&S

PASMA experience

No HV work

Distribution boards

Training willingness

Flexible hours

MS Office basics

Fire alarm basics

Education

2391 testing

18th Edition

Electrical apprenticeship

IPAF 3a/3b

IOSH Safety

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Maintenance Electrician to join our fast-moving manufacturing environment. This role makes a tangible difference by delivering both reactive and proactive electrical maintenance, primarily focused on maintaining and improving the site's electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out small electrical installations across the facility.
  Includes SWA, FP, flex, LS0H 2/3 core + CPC, and metal/plastic containment.
• Conduct remedial works following annual fixed-wire inspections completed by external contractors.
• Perform reactive electrical fault finding and repairs on facilities-related systems.
• Coordinate tasks with external electrical contractors and ensure work is carried out safely and to standard.
• Provide guidance and support when working alongside an apprentice.
• Support electrical installation tasks within production areas as needed.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate is likely to have some of the following skills and experiences. A full training and development programme will be provided.

• Solid experience in commercial or light industrial electrical environments.
• Strong team orientation with a commitment to safe working practices.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Experience managing contractor works, RAMS, and H&S processes (IOSH qualification desirable).
• PASMA (access towers) experience preferred.
• Experience entering high-voltage environments (no HV work required in this role).
• Familiarity with distribution boards, wiring, and containment ranging from pre-1970s to modern systems.
• Willingness to undertake training to meet business needs, including occasional (infrequent) short courses involving travel.
• Flexibility to adjust working hours for tasks requiring electrical isolation during non-production periods.
• Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of fire alarm systems.

Qualifications Required

• City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent testing qualification).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Completed apprenticeship in the installation and commissioning of electrical systems.
• IPAF 3a & 3b (mobile elevated working platforms).
• IOSH Working Safely.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

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We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

employees in 100+ countries

This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

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