Maintenance Electrician

Marshall Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in Cambridge is seeking a skilled Electrician to support multiple buildings and facilities. The role includes electrical installations, inspections, fault-finding, and maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified electrician with relevant certifications and experience in commercial environments. This position offers competitive benefits including pension schemes and life assurance.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Plan

Private medical insurance

Free on-site canteen

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrician with relevant certifications.
• Experience with large commercial/industrial facilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing workload.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installations, inspections, testing, and fault-finding.
• Maintain accurate records of electrical works and testing.
• Organise and support external contractors and oversee their work.
• Investigate faults and apply temporary fixes.

Skills

Installation

Fault-finding

Testing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

C&G Level 2 Electrical Installations or NVQ equivalent

IEE 18th Edition certification

City & Guilds Electrical Inspection & Testing

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Electrician to join our on-site Building Services team. You'll support the smooth running of multiple buildings and world-class facilities, working as part of a close-knit, professional team. This role offers varied work, responsibility, and the chance to contribute directly to a collaborative environment supporting engineers, scientists, and support staff.

The Role

You'll work closely with the existing electrician and wider Building Services team (team of 5 within a department of 9) on a wide range of electrical tasks including installations, inspections, testing, fault-finding, and repairs. The role involves both planned and reactive maintenance, supervision of contractors, and contributing to refurbishment and fit-out projects across 4 buildings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installations, inspections, testing, and fault-finding
• Maintain accurate records of electrical works and testing
• Organise and support external contractors, liaising with administrators and managers
• Undertake maintenance tasks logged via the Building Services system
• Investigate faults, apply temporary fixes, and arrange permanent solutions
• Participate in the out-of-hours response rota
• Provide electrical technical support to line managers
• Undertake additional reasonable tasks as required

About You

• Fully qualified electrician (C&G Level 2 Electrical Installations or NVQ equivalent)
• IEE 18th Edition certification
• City & Guilds Electrical Inspection & Testing
• Experience across a broad range of electrical work
• Additional maintenance skills (basic carpentry, plumbing, decorating) desirable
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and customer service skills
• Good communication, reliability, and self-motivation
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH legislation
• Experience in large commercial/industrial facilities desirable
• Must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions and able to meet National Security Vetting requirements

Benefits

• Pension Scheme (Money Purchase Scheme, administered by Standard Life via Becketts)
• Membership begins the month after your first payroll date
• Contributions deducted before tax (payroll tax relief)
• Auto-enrolment minimum is 8% of qualifying earnings (employer contributes 6% if you contribute 2%)
• Contribution options:
  • Employee 2% / Employer 6%
  • Employee 3% / Employer 7%
  • Employee 4%+ / Employer 8% (maximum)
• Life Assurance Plan - automatic cover from day one, lump sum of 5x salary to nominated beneficiaries
• Group Income Protection Insurance - 60% of salary (after 26 weeks of incapacity), with continued life assurance and pension contributions during claim period
• Private medical insurance, travel insurance, and disability insurance
• Free on-site canteen (breakfast and lunch provided)