Maintenance Electrician

Randstad Construction and Property; Kettering; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Work-Life Balance

On-call Overtime

Training & Certifications

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is recruiting a Building Services Maintenance Electrician to join our Estates Team. The role is a direct, permanent position in a prestigious educational environment, with a 38,000–41,000 salary and Monday–Friday hours.

You will maintain campus safety and operability, performing PPM, reactive repairs, and minor installations while ensuring compliance with 18th Edition standards and safety regulations. Training and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with Level 3 NVQ and 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.
• Experience in commercial or building services maintenance.
• Testing and inspection expertise (City & Guilds 2391 highly desirable).
• Comfortable working in diverse environments including historic to advanced facilities.

Responsibilities

• Planned Preventative Maintenance: test emergency lighting, fire alarms, and distribution boards.
• Reactive repairs across academic buildings, labs, and residences.
• Assist with minor installations and project upgrades.
• Ensure work complies with 18th Edition BS 7671 and health & safety standards.

Skills

Qualified Electrician

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations

Testing & Inspection

Adaptability

Team Player

Education

Level 3 NVQ

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations

Job description

Job Title: Building Services Maintenance Electrician
Location: Kettring, Northampton
Salary: £38,000 - £41,000 per annum (Depending on experience)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (Direct Employer)
Shifts: 7am-3pm / 7:30-3:30

Are you a qualified Electrician looking for a stable, high-quality work-life balance within a prestigious educational environment?

We are seeking a skilled Building Services Maintenance Electrician to join our dedicated Estates Team. Unlike sub-contractor roles, this is a direct position with my client, offering long-term job security, a variety of technical challenges, and an industry-leading benefits package.

The Role

You will be responsible for ensuring our campus remains safe, compliant, and operational. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Testing and inspecting emergency lighting, fire alarms, and distribution boards.
• Reactive Repairs: Fault-finding and fixing electrical issues across academic buildings, laboratories, and student residences.
• Minor Installations: Assisting with small-scale project works and upgrades.
• Compliance: Ensuring all work meets 18th Edition (BS 7671) standards and health and safety regulations.

What's in it for you?

We pride ourselves on being one of the best employers in the region. Our benefits go far beyond the base salary:

• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy a significantly higher holiday allowance than the private sector, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.
• Elite Pension Scheme: Access to a highly competitive, employer-contributed pension plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Standard Monday-Friday hours with clear boundaries.
• Call-Out & Overtime: Enhance your earnings with a on-call rota of 1 in 4 with £150 stand by and overtime opportunities.
• Growth: We invest in our people. You will receive ongoing training and development, including specialized certifications (e.g., EV charging, HV switching) to keep your skills sharp.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Electrician: Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) and 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.
• Experience: Proven background in commercial or building services maintenance.
• Testing & Inspection: City & Guilds 2391 (or 2394/5) is highly desirable.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a diverse environment, from historic buildings to state-of-the-advanced research facilities.
• Team Player: A positive attitude and the ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business