Facilities Technician - (Electrical Bias)

Scouts; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An adventurous organization in Greater London is seeking a Facilities Technician (Electrical Bias) to join their Facilities team. You will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and compliant operation of their buildings and estates. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical background and enjoy variety in their work, from maintenance to compliance checks. Excellent problem-solving skills are essential. This is a permanent, on-site role with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering electrical maintenance and testing.
• Skilled in fault diagnosis and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical maintenance and fault diagnosis across sites.
• Support general building maintenance, including plumbing and carpentry.
• Manage work via the CAFM system.
• Collaborate with contractors on estates projects.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Problem-solving

Hand-on work

Job description

Job Title: Facilities Technician (Electrical Bias)

Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, E4 7QW

Salary: £35,134 per annum (Band D, Level 3, incl. London weighting & market supplement)

Contract Type: Permanent, on‑site role

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

About the role

Join our friendly, fast‑moving Facilities team at Scouts HQ and play a vital role in keeping our buildings and estates safe, compliant and ready for adventure. Your work will directly support thousands of young people to enjoy life‑changing experiences every year.

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Facilities Technician with a strong electrical background who enjoys variety, problem‑solving and hands‑on work. From electrical fault‑finding to planned maintenance and compliance checks, you'll help keep our sites running smoothly and safely.

What you'll be doing

• Delivering electrical maintenance, testing and fault diagnosis across our sites
• Supporting general building maintenance, including basic plumbing, carpentry and decorating
• Managing and prioritising work via our CAFM system
• Ensuring all work meets health, safety and compliance standards
• Working collaboratively with contractors and supporting estates projects and upgrades