Facilities Technician - (Electrical Bias)

The Scout Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Facilities Technician with an electrical bias to join their team. In this on-site role, you will deliver electrical maintenance and support general building work across various sites. You will ensure compliance with health and safety standards while collaborating with contractors on upgrades. This position is permanent, offering a salary of £35,134, and requires a motivated individual excited to make a difference in young people's lives.

Qualifications

• Skilled Facilities Technician with strong electrical background required.
• Experience in fault-finding and compliance checks is vital.
• Ability to support general building maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Delivering electrical maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Supporting basic plumbing, carpentry, and decorating.
• Ensuring work meets health and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Problem-solving

Hands-on work

Tools

CAFM system

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