Maintenance Electrician

DMW Recruitment; North Shields; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Company phone

Paid travel time

Overtime opportunities

23 days annual leave plus bank hols

Job summary

DMW Recruitment is recruiting an experienced small works/maintenance electrician for commercial and industrial sites across the North East, including North Shields. The role covers electrical inspections, testing, fault finding, and maintenance with varied projects from boilers to control circuits.

You’ll work independently, manage your workload, and support apprentices while liaising with clients and site management.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation is required.
• ECS Gold Card is required.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations is required.
• City & Guilds Inspection & Testing (or equivalent) is required.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations.
• Conduct EICRs and associated remedial works.
• Fault find and diagnose electrical issues on both power and control circuits.
• Install, modify and maintain electrical systems related to mechanical services equipment (boilers, pumps, fans, controls).
• Carry out control wiring and minor modifications to existing control panels.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and control drawings.
• Deliver projects safely and efficiently from specifications and client requirements.
• Support apprentices and junior electricians as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, testing and inspections.
• Liaise with clients, site managers and other trades.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and procedures.

Skills

Fault finding and diagnostic skills

Read electrical schematics and wiring/

Control wiring and panels

Work independently and manage workload

Tech-savvy with certification/job mgmt

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

ECS Gold Card

City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds Inspection & Testing (or equivalent)

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

About the Role

Due to continued growth, our client is looking to recruit an experienced Small works/maintenance electrician to join their team. This is a varied role involving electrical inspections and testing, fault finding, remedial works and maintenance activities across commercial and industrial sites throughout the North East. Typical projects include electrical installations, distribution upgrades, EICRs, remedial works, mechanical services wiring, boilers, pumps, fans, control circuits, and minor control panel modifications. We are looking for a motivated and professional electrician who can work independently, deliver a high standard of workmanship and build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations.
• Conduct EICRs and associated remedial works.
• Fault find and diagnose electrical issues on both power and control circuits.
• Install, modify and maintain electrical systems associated with mechanical services equipment, including boilers, pumps, fans and associated control systems.
• Carry out control wiring and minor modifications to existing control panels.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and control drawings.
• Work from specifications and client requirements to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
• Support apprentices and junior electricians where required.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, testing and inspections.
• Liaise professionally with clients, site managers and other trades.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
• ECS Gold Card
• City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• City & Guilds #removed# Inspection & Testing (or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years' experience within commercial and industrial electrical environments.
• Experience carrying out electrical installations, inspection and testing.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with mechanical services systems including boilers, pumps, fans and associated controls.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and control drawings.
• Experience carrying out control wiring and minor control panel modifications.
• Ability to work confidently alone and manage your own workload.
• Comfortable using smartphones, tablets and laptops for certification and job management software.

What We Offer

• Company van
• Fuel card
• Company phone
• Paid travel time
• Overtime opportunities
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays