Maintenance Electrician

ISS Facility Services; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to provide proactive and reactive electrical maintenance services. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications, have strong problem-solving skills, and be committed to safety. This role supports the operational performance of client sites, emphasizing quality service and efficiency.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance within a building services or engineering environment.
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
• Willing to travel locally as required.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Undertake routine inspections, fault finding, and electrical testing.
• Install, repair, and upgrade electrical infrastructure.
• Ensure all work is performed to engineering standards and health and safety requirements.
• Respond promptly to emergency callouts and breakdowns.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

City & Guilds 2330 or NVQ Level 3/4 in an electrical discipline

18th Edition qualification

Job description

Maintenance Electrician

Contract: Banking

Location: Newcastle, NE3 4PL (plus local travel)

Hours of work: 40 (Mon - Fri)

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Electrician to join our facilities team, providing both proactive and reactive electrical maintenance services.

You will play a key role in maintaining operational performance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and delivering high-quality service that supports the smooth running of client sites.

Job Description

This role requires a results-driven individual with strong technical knowledge, a commitment to safe working practices, and the flexibility to respond to planned and reactive maintenance demands.

Working as part of a collaborative engineering team, you'll help uphold the company's reputation for excellence and reliability in building services maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, including lighting, power, BMS, and controls.
• Undertake routine inspections, fault finding, and electrical testing to maintain full operational efficiency.
• Install, repair, and upgrade electrical infrastructure in accordance with safety regulations.
• Ensure all work is performed to engineering standards and in line with Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with quality assurance procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers and contractors to ensure efficient completion of PPM and reactive works.
• Respond promptly to emergency callouts and breakdowns when required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and uphold excellent customer service standards.

Professional and Personal Competencies / Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance within a building services or engineering environment.
• City & Guilds 2330 or NVQ Level 3/4 (or ONC) in an electrical discipline.
• 18th Edition qualification.
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to delivering quality and safety in all tasks.
• Willing to travel locally as required.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

The Company

ISS is a world‑leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, we help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

Diversity and Inclusion

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team.