Facilities Technician - (Electrical Bias)

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive Facilities team at Scouts HQ as a Facilities Technician with an electrical bias. You'll be crucial in maintaining our buildings, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating on projects. Enjoy benefits like flexible hours, generous holiday, and opportunities for development in a diverse, impactful environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday increasing to 32 after 2 years

Flexible working hours

Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary

Family-friendly employer with generous family leave

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical systems (single/three phase, SWA, BS 7671).
• Comfortable using digital systems and interpreting technical documentation.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors and at height.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical installs, maintenance, testing, and fault diagnosis across sites.
• Supporting general building & maintenance works (basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, etc.).
• Managing and prioritising tasks using our CAFM system.

Skills

Electrical systems

Health & Safety compliance

Maintenance standards

Technical documentation interpretation

Initiative

Proactive attitude

Education

18th Edition certifications

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Facilities Technician (Electrical Bias)
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, E4 7QW
Salary: £34,465 per annum (Band D, Level 3, incl. London weighting & market supplement)
Contract Type: Permanent, on-site role
Working Hours: 35 hours per week

About Us &The Role

Join our fast-paced, supportive Facilities team at Scouts HQ and help keep our buildings and estates running smoothly, enabling thousands of people to enjoy life-changing adventures each year.

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Facilities Technician with a strong electrical background who’s confident working across a wide range of maintenance tasks. From fault finding, modifications, new installation, and repairs to compliance checks and planned preventative maintenance, you’ll play a hands-on role in keeping our sites safe, functional, and fit for purpose.

What you’ll be doing as ourFacilities Technician :

• Carrying out electrical installs, maintenance, testing, and fault diagnosis across sites
• Supporting general building & maintenance works (basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, etc.)
• Managing and prioritising tasks using our CAFM system
• Ensuring safety compliance across all work and documentation
• Collaborating with contractors and supporting projects and upgrades

What you’ll bring as our Facilities Technician:

• Experience with electrical systems (single/three phase, SWA, BS 7671)
• Good knowledge of H&S, compliance, and building maintenance standards
• A team player with strong initiative and a proactive, can-do attitude
• Comfortable using digital systems and interpreting technical documentation
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors and at height

18th Edition certifications and a driving license is required

This is a great opportunity to work in a varied, hands-on role with a highly skilled team, where no two days are the same and your work makes a real impact.

??Benefits:

• We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
• 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
• Flexible working hours
• Work in a way that suits you, your role, and your department
• Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
• Family-friendly employer with generous family leave
• Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub

For a full list of our benefits, click.

Closing date for applications:11:59 pm Wednesday 30th July 2025

Interviews will be held in person, week commencingMonday 18th August 2025

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

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