MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN

3D Personnel Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Electrician in Derry. This permanent position offers Monday to Friday hours, ensuring that site electrical systems are maintained and compliant with standards. The ideal candidate will bring over three years of experience in electrical repairs, alongside qualifications such as HNC in Electrical Engineering. A competitive salary and potential bonuses are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

Overtime availability

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in electrical repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Capable of working at height from scaffold platforms and in confined spaces.
• Full current driving licence or access to transport to meet job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site electrical systems are compliant with regulatory standards.
• Conduct planned maintenance on all services, systems, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain various electrical systems and equipment.

Skills

Electrical repair assessments

Working at height

Proficient IT skills

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds 18th edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN – DERRY

Our client based in the Derry area is expanding and, due to an increased workload, has a vacancy for a Maintenance Electrician.

Key Purpose

Responsible for ensuring site electrical systems and documentation are accurate and compliant with relevant codes, undertaking electrical repairs and maintenance of all site plant and equipment, including electrical breakdowns, fault finding, planned maintenance and electrical inspections/tests.

Core Responsibilities

• Carry out duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Safe System of Work to prevent harm to personnel and damage to equipment.
• Ensure site electrical systems are compliant with regulatory standards and relevant codes, and that documentation (including drawings) is accurate and up to date.
• Manage personal time to deliver effective and efficient electrical support within a flexible environment.
• Commit to continuous improvement and identify and implement improved systems of work.
• Identify actual and potential electrical safety issues to maintain safety standards and minimise downtime and repair costs.
• Prioritise, schedule, and conduct planned maintenance on all services, systems, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain various electrical systems and equipment.
• Install, relocate and/or disassemble machinery.
• Carry out minor electrical installations, e.g., lighting circuits.
• Provide assistance to electrical contractors as required.
• Complete and retain necessary documents ensuring a logical records system is maintained and updated.
• Assist other engineering colleagues, including hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems as needed.
• Provide out of hours and weekend engineering cover as part of the engineering team as directed.
• Log and resolve fault records within the AssetHQ asset management software to ensure comprehensive maintenance tracking and defect resolution.
• Health & Safety, Risk and Compliance: contribute to safe systems of work, risk assessments with support from the Environmental Health and Safety Officer, and reporting of safety observations.
• Use appropriate PPE and conduct risk assessments to ensure safety of self and others; work safely at heights and in confined spaces.
• Identify and report any non-compliance of regulations and procedures to the relevant departments promptly; implement corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Undertake regular training programs as required, including e-learning modules.
• Represent the Organisation professionally and follow HR, Health and Safety policies and relevant statutory regulations including UK-GDPR.
• Contribute to a respectful and supportive working environment and undertake other duties within your area of competence as directed.
• Maintain high standards of personal accountability.

Essential Criteria

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or City & Guilds Level 3 Electro-Technical Technology or Level 3 NVQ Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• City & Guilds 18th edition Wiring Regulations or willingness to update from a previous edition.
• Minimum of three years' experience in electrical repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Ability to carry out electrical repair assessments (inspections), identifying repairs and materials required.
• Capable of working at height from scaffold platforms, ladders, mechanical equipment, in confined spaces, and on/offshore.
• Proficient IT skills, including MS Office and email.
• Full current driving licence or access to transport to meet job requirements.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in maintenance and repair of mobile harbour cranes.
• Familiarity with marine electrical systems, ideally from hands-on work or similar environments.
• Experience operating industrial machinery (e.g., forklift, telehandler, MEWP).
• Experience using asset management or maintenance software systems.
• Skilled across electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.

Benefits & Hours

• Permanent role; Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm, 37.5 hours per week plus overtime.
• Salary: competitive annual rate plus bonus.
• Ref - VAC-13202