Maintenance Electrician

Branta Recruitment Ltd; Hexham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Retail discount portal

Job summary

Branta Recruitment Ltd is seeking a qualified Static Maintenance Electrician to oversee planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and electrical compliance at a large static site in Hexham.

Working within a dedicated FM team, you will maintain electrical infrastructure from distribution boards to emergency lighting and small power installations, ensuring statutory standards are met. Overtime is available, with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent time-served apprenticeship.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition (BS 7671:2018) required.
• Testing: 2391/2394/2395 advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled PPMs, inspections and testing routines across electrical assets.
• Fault-find and repair reactive electrical breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Carry out emergency lighting testing, fire alarm checks and PAT per statutory standards.
• Perform minor electrical installation works, distribution board alterations and containment runs.
• Manage specialist sub-contractors on-site, issue Permits to Work (PTW) and review RAMS.
• Maintain accurate digital records of all works via the CAFM system.

Skills

Fault finding

3-phase systems

Commercial control circuits

Emergency power

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Job description

About the Role

We are recruiting a qualified Static Maintenance Electrician to oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and statutory electrical compliance across a large, high-profile commercial static site in Hexham.

Working within a dedicated facilities management (FM) team, you will be responsible for maintaining the site's electrical infrastructure—ranging from primary distribution boards and commercial lighting control systems to emergency lighting, plant equipment, and small power installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled PPMs, inspection, and testing routines across commercial electrical assets.
• Diagnose, fault-find, and resolve reactive electrical breakdowns promptly to minimize client downtime.
• Carry out emergency lighting testing, fire alarm checks, and portable appliance testing (PAT) in line with statutory compliance standards.
• Perform minor electrical installation works, distribution board alterations, containment runs, and lighting ballast replacements.
• Manage specialist sub-contractors on-site, issuing Permits to Work (PTW) and reviewing RAMS.
• Maintain accurate digital records of all works via the site CAFM system.

Requirements

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation / Electrotechnical Technology (or equivalent time-served apprenticeship).
• Wiring Regulations: City & Guilds 18th Edition (BS 7671:2018) (Essential).
• Testing: City & Guilds 2391 (or 2394/2395) Inspection & Testing (Desirable / Advantageous).
• Clearance: Active Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to undergo screening prior to start).
• Experience: Proven track record in commercial building services or facilities maintenance environments.
• Competencies: Strong diagnostic fault-finding capability on 3-phase systems, commercial control circuits, and emergency power systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive Package: £38,000 - £42,000 starting salary (depending on qualifications and experience).
• Stability: Dedicated static site position with no regional travel required.
• Benefits: 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays, company pension scheme, life assurance, and retail discount portal.
• Development: Sponsored training for additional qualifications (e.g., High Voltage AP, IOSH, C&G 2391).
• Overtime: Excellent overtime rates for out-of-hours coverage and weekend PPMs.