Installation & Maintenance Electrician

The Big Cat Sanctuary

Kent Closing date for applications is: 30th Apr 2025

The Big Cat Sanctuary is seeking an experienced and motivated Installation & Maintenance Electrician to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills in a truly unique and rewarding environment, helping to maintain and improve vital infrastructure that supports our animals, visitors, and staff. If you’re passionate about your trade, safety-conscious, and ready for something different, this could be the role for you.

About the Role:

As our dedicated Electrician, you will carry out reactive, planned, and preventative electrical work across our diverse site. From fault-finding and repairs to commissioning and maintaining lighting systems, security and fire alarms, and more — your work will directly support our mission and keep everything running smoothly.

You’ll work with minimal supervision but be a strong team player, capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Diagnose and repair electrical issues across single and 3-phase commercial and domestic systems
2. Conduct routine maintenance, testing, and ensure installations meet manufacturer standards
3. Deliver high-quality workmanship in line with safety requirements and building codes
4. Carry out quality control checks on both internal and external electrical works
5. Install and maintain containment, wiring, data networks, fire alarms, and more
6. Inspect and repair electrical components including transformers, motors, and circuit breakers
7. Specify and install new supplies to buildings and plant equipment
8. Ensure up-to-date knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation

Requirements:

• Relevant electrical qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Maintenance)
• Strong experience with:
  • ECIR, PAT, RCD/RCBO testing, thermal imaging, and motor testing
  • Single and 3-phase installations and commissioning
• IT/data network cabling installation and
• Thorough understanding of IET Wiring Regulations and electrical safety
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and diagrams
• Working knowledge of Risk Assessments & Safe Systems of Work
• Broad building services and general maintenance knowledge
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (with ability to learn bespoke systems)
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (The Big Cat Sanctuary is not accessible by public transport)
• Right to Work in the UK (British Citizen, Indefinite Leave to Remain, EEA Citizen with Settled Status, or valid Visa/Work Permit)

What We Offer:

· Permanent, full-time role (40 hours a week, 08.00-17.00 Mon-Fri)

· Starting salary dependent on experience and qualifications

· 28 days’ paid annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

· Full uniform and PPE provided

· Staff discounts, employee assistance programme, and team events

· A unique working environment where no two days are the same!