Maintenance Electrician

Randstad Construction & Property; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Job summary

Randstad CPE seeks a Maintenance Electrician to join our facilities management team in a high-security operation. The role covers planned maintenance, reactive repairs and fault-finding across electrical systems on site, with a focus on reliability and safety.

You should have an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), an electrician apprenticeship, and at least 5 years in FM/industrial environments, plus knowledge of IEE 18th Edition wiring standards. Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours, on-site in Morpeth.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• Completion of an electrician apprenticeship or equivalent proven experience.
• Fully competent with IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Minimum 5+ years of FM/industrial experience.
• Must be eligible to pass security/background checks for a secure facility.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on electrical equipment, distribution boards, machinery and lighting systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Ensure work adheres to health and safety guidelines and IEE 18th Edition standards.
• Respond promptly to emergency faults or breakdowns across the facility.
• Participate in a 1-in-5 on-call rotation to cover out-of-hours emergencies.

Skills

Electrical installation

Maintenance

Fault finding

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Electrician apprenticeship

Job description

Maintenance Electrician

Location: Morpeth

Position: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: 38,000 - 41,500 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

On-Call: 1 in 5 Rota

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled, reliable, and qualified Maintenance Electrician to join our dedicated Facilities Management (FM) team at a high-security operational facility.

In this role, you will play a vital part in keeping essential services running smoothly. You will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and fault-finding across a diverse range of electrical systems and equipment on site.

If you have a strong industrial or FM background, excellent troubleshooting skills, and are looking for a stable, long-term position with regular weekday hours, we want to hear from you.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Planned Maintenance: Execute routine Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on electrical equipment, distribution boards, machinery, and lighting systems to prevent operational downtime.

• Fault-Finding & Repairs: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical faults efficiently to ensure minimal disruption to site operations.

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all work adheres strictly to health and safety guidelines and current regulations, including IEE 18th Edition wiring standards.

• Site Support: Respond promptly to emergency faults or breakdowns across the facility.

• On-Call Cover: Participate in a 1-in-5 on-call rotation to manage out-of-hours electrical emergencies.

Key Experience & Qualifications

• Qualification: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent recognized trade qualification).

• Apprenticeship: Completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship or equivalent proven experience.

• Wiring Regulations: Fully competent with a thorough understanding of IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience working within Facilities Management (FM) or industrial/commercial environments.

• Security Clearances: Must be eligible to pass standard background and security checks required for working within a secure facility.

What We Offer

• Salary: 38,000 - 41,500 per annum (dependent on experience).

• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday schedule (37.5 hours/week).

• Holiday Package: 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (33 days total).

• Stability: Permanent contract within an established operational setting.

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.