Maintenance Electrician

Vantage Consulting; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Consulting is seeking a Maintenance Site Electrician for a site-based position in England. Ideal candidates will have experience in maintenance within commercial or light industrial electrical environments and a commitment to safe working practices.

The role involves planning and conducting electrical installations, managing contractor work, and performing fault finding and repairs on facilities-related systems. A full training program will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a commercial or light industrial electrical environment.
• IOSH qualification desirable for managing contractor works.
• Willingness to undergo training and flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out small electrical installations across the facility.
• Conduct remedial works following fixed-wire inspections.
• Perform reactive electrical fault finding and repairs.

Skills

Solid experience in commercial or light industrial electrical environments

Strong team orientation with a commitment to safe working practices

Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision

Experience managing contractor works, RAMS, and H&S processes

Familiarity with distribution boards, wiring, and containment

Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Site Electrician – Site based, five days per week (Monday to Friday).

An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Maintenance Electrician to join a fast-moving manufacturing environment. This role delivers both reactive and proactive electrical maintenance, primarily focused on maintaining and improving the site's electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out small electrical installations across the facility. Includes SWA, FP, flex, LS0H 2/3 core + CPC, and metal/plastic containment.
• Conduct remedial works following annual fixed-wire inspections completed by external contractors.
• Perform reactive electrical fault finding and repairs on facilities-related systems.
• Coordinate tasks with external electrical contractors and ensure work is carried out safely and to standard.
• Provide guidance and support when working alongside an apprentice.
• Support electrical installation tasks within production areas as needed.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate is likely to have some of the following skills and experiences. A full training and development programme will be provided.

• Solid experience in commercial or light industrial electrical environments.
• Strong team orientation with a commitment to safe working practices.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Experience managing contractor works, RAMS, and H&S processes (IOSH qualification desirable).
• PASMA (access towers) experience preferred.
• Experience entering high-voltage environments (no HV work required in this role).
• Familiarity with distribution boards, wiring, and containment ranging from pre 1970s to modern systems.
• Willingness to undertake training to meet business needs, including occasional (infrequent) short courses involving travel.
• Flexibility to adjust working hours for tasks requiring electrical isolation during non-production periods.
• Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of fire alarm systems.

This is a site based position 5 days a week, and this role also requires right to work in the UK.