Maintenance Electrician

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading employer in central Edinburgh as part of the electrical team on an initial 6-month contract with strong potential for permanent placement. This role involves working on a diverse range of commercial buildings, performing both reactive and planned maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will hold an ECS card and 18th Edition certification, with a background in electrical maintenance. Enjoy weekly pay, accrued annual leave, and the opportunity for long-term employment in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you're motivated and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Accrued Annual Leave

Regular Updates from Consultant

Qualifications

• ECS card at Electrician or above grading with an up-to-date 18th Edition.
• Experience in a maintenance environment is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on commercial buildings.
• Conduct emergency lighting repairs and inspections.

Skills

ECS card

18th Edition Certification

Electrical Maintenance

Fault-finding

Public Interaction

Tools

Van

Job description

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You will be joining the on-site trades team at one of the largest employers in the central Edinburgh area. Due to an increase in work load, they are looking to add to their electrical team on an initial 6-month contract with high potential for permanent employment.

Your new role

You will be predominantly working in Edinburgh city centre, dealing with a variety of reactive & planned maintenance works on a large portfolio of commercial buildings - such as office blocks, leisure facilities, student accommodation & lecture theatres. The work can include emergency lighting repairs, inspection & testing and fault-finding.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need to be able to provide an up-to-date ECS card at Electrician or above grading with an up-to-date 18th Edition. Ideally, you will have worked in a maintenance environment before dealing with the public. However, we will consider those coming from alternative electrical disciplines with the right attitude & motivation. As this role has access to a van where required, you will need to have a valid UK Driving licence.

What you'll get in return

You will be offered an initial 6-month contract with a high chance it will be permanent for the right individual. You will be paid weekly via Hays with accrued annual leave if desired. You will receive regular updates from your Hays consultant.