Facilities Maintenance Electrician

Segment (Twilio); Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is looking for a Maintenance Electrician to join our fast-moving manufacturing environment in Plymouth. The role focuses on delivering reactive and proactive electrical maintenance to keep the site's electrical infrastructure reliable and compliant.

You will plan small installations, coordinate with external contractors, manage RAMS and H&S, and support apprentices. The candidate will hold City & Guilds 2391, 18th Edition, IPAF/IOSH qualifications and work autonomously.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial or light industrial electrical environments.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Experience managing contractor works and RAMS/H&S processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out small electrical installations across the facility.
• Perform reactive electrical fault finding and repairs on facilities-related systems.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

RAMS & H&S

PASMA

IOSH

Education

City & Guilds 2391

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Electrical apprenticeship

IPAF 3a/3b

IOSH Working Safely

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

• 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.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.