Maintenance Electrician

Dovetail and Slate; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to ensure all electrical systems, buildings, and equipment are safe and compliant. The role involves conducting planned and reactive maintenance, supporting inspections, repairs, and installations across multiple sites. Ideal candidates should have the 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations and proven experience in building maintenance. This position offers generous benefits, including professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Access to staff discounts

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Proven experience in building/electrical maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance and statutory checks.
• Complete repairs, installations, and upgrades as needed.
• Log and close jobs accurately on the helpdesk system.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Health & safety procedures

Problem-solving

Job description

The Organisation

We're seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join a leading education provider, ensuring all electrical systems, buildings, and equipment are safe, compliant, and running efficiently. You'll carry out both planned and reactive maintenance across multiple sites, supporting the estates team with inspections, repairs, installations, and energy efficiency upgrades to keep facilities operating smoothly and to the highest standards.

Role Purpose

Lead the organisation's people development and culture strategy, ensuring staff are engaged, supported, and equipped to deliver excellent performance. Drive organisational change and improvement initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, inclusion, and employee experience. Build a modern, responsive L&OD function that aligns workforce development with long-term strategic goals.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance and statutory checks (PAT, fixed wire, etc.)
• Complete repairs, installations, and upgrades as needed
• Log and close jobs accurately on the helpdesk system
• Keep records of all inspections and works carried out
• Follow all health & safety procedures and supervise contractors when required
• Support projects such as LED replacements and energy-saving improvements

Essential Requirements

• 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Proven experience in building/electrical maintenance
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
• Full rights to work in the UK

Benefits

• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
• Professional development opportunities to support continued growth.
• Inclusive, supportive environment that values innovation and wellbeing.
• Access to staff discounts and health & wellbeing initiatives.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.