Facilities Technician - Electrician

Solus Accident Repair Centres; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading vehicle repair company as a Facilities Technician, responsible for overseeing electrical maintenance and supporting projects across multiple UK sites. This role offers an exciting opportunity to travel and work within a friendly, skilled team, backed by a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Bring your expertise in facilities maintenance and a proactive mindset to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company van provided

Accommodation and travel expenses included

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for training and development

Bonus opportunity tied to performance

33 days holiday with options to buy/sell

Employee pension scheme with contributions

Discount on Aviva products

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities or building maintenance.
• Valid UK driving licence required.
• Proactive, team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead on electrical maintenance and installation tasks.
• Carry out troubleshooting and repairs, including plumbing.
• Support compliance checks and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ 2 Level

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Overview

Benefits:

• Company van provided
• Accommodation and travel expenses included
• Exciting opportunity to visit and work at various sites across the UK

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and qualified Facilities Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting new builds and refurbishing existing properties at our various locations across the UK. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys travelling and working in different environments.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on all electrical maintenance and installation tasks across our UK sites
• Carry out troubleshooting and repairs, including basic plumbing, ground maintenance, and decoration
• Attend to emergency works as needed
• Support project works and annual compliance checks (e.g. EICR, PAT testing)
• Collaborate with the wider Facilities team to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations

Qualifications

• NVQ 2 Level and/or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification (desirable)
• Experience in facilities or building maintenance
• A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a team-focused attitude

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, skilled, and friendly Facilities team
• Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same
• Access to a competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for training and development

Who are Solus?

Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair.

Why Join Solus?

We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague:

• Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Share in Aviva’s success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.

At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you’re excited but don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply—your unique skills might be just what we need.

We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria—just email us after applying to let us know.

Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.