Maintenance Electrician

Branta Recruitment Ltd; Ponteland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Pension scheme

Health/wellbeing benefits

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Branta Recruitment is partnering with a market-leading, national Facilities Management company to recruit a Static Maintenance Electrician to join the resident engineering team at a prestigious, large-scale commercial facility in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role provides the stability of working at a single, high-spec site with no regional travel.

You will ensure power distribution, lighting and electrical plant remain safe, compliant with wiring regulations, and fully operational, while

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or time-served equivalent.
• City & Guilds 17th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential).
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing certification (highly desirable).
• Proven track record in commercial electrical maintenance or building services FM.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations, permit-to-work systems, and safe isolation procedures.
• Professional, client-facing demeanor with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and rapid reactive repairs across all site electrical systems.
• Inspect, maintain, and fault-find on 3-phase and single-phase power distribution, emergency lighting, containment, and control panels.
• Complete minor electrical installation works, system modifications, and routine compliance testing.
• Maintain digital compliance logs, asset records, and certification in line with BS 7671 standards.
• Oversee specialist electrical sub-contractors on site and review RAMS prior to work execution.
• Work collaboratively alongside resident mechanical and plumbing engineers to maintain continuous site operations.
• Participate in a site-specific emergency call-out rota (additional allowance provided).

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Health & safety compliance

Client-facing communication

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing

17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Time-served equivalent

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

RAMS authoring

3-phase power distribution knowledge

Job description

Branta Recruitment is partnering with a market-leading, national Facilities Management company to recruit a Static Maintenance Electrician to join the resident engineering team at a prestigious, large-scale commercial facility in Newcastle upon Tyne.

This role offers the stability of working at a single, high-spec commercial site without the hassle of regional travel or mobile commuting. As the resident Electrical Specialist, you will ensure all power distribution, lighting systems, and electrical plant remain safe, fully operational, and compliant with current wiring regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and rapid reactive repairs across all site electrical systems.
• Inspect, maintain, and fault-find on 3-phase and single-phase power distribution, emergency lighting, containment, and control panels.
• Complete minor electrical installation works, system modifications, and routine compliance testing.
• Maintain digital compliance logs, asset records, and certification in line with BS 7671 standards.
• Oversee specialist electrical sub-contractors on site and review RAMS prior to work execution.
• Work collaboratively alongside resident mechanical and plumbing engineers to maintain continuous site operations.
• Participate in a site-specific emergency call-out rota (additional allowance provided).

Requirements

• City & Guilds Level 3 / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or time-served equivalent).
• City & Guilds #removed#th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential).
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing certification (highly desirable).
• Proven track record in commercial electrical maintenance or building services FM.
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety regulations, permit-to-work systems, and safe isolation procedures.
• Professional, client-facing demeanor with excellent communication skills.

What's in it for You

• Competitive base salary with regular review options
• Static role—enjoy working at a single, fixed location every day
• Generous paid overtime opportunities and call-out allowance
• Excellent corporate pension scheme and health/wellbeing benefits
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Structured career progression, manufacturer training, and qualification support within a global FM brand