Maintenance Electrician

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Maintenance Electrician in Redditch for a permanent role with a secure Ministry of Justice site. Salary ranges from £30,866 to £36,000 per annum.

The role covers planned and reactive electrical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and BS7671-compliant testing to ensure facilities operate safely. Benefits include a 39-hour week on a structured rota with 15% extra for 1 in 3 weekend work.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 electrical qualification and 18th Edition certification.
• Experience in planned and reactive electrical maintenance on site.
• Strong problem-solving and safety-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across site
• Diagnose electrical faults and complete repairs efficiently
• Undertake electrical testing in line with BS7671 standards
• Support safe, compliant and secure operations at all times
• Work independently and as part of the wider facilities team

Skills

Electrical maintenance

18th Edition

Experience in maintenance

Problem solving

Safety-focused

Education

Level 2 electrical qualification

18th Edition certification

Job description

A Maintenance Electrician is required in Redditch for a permanent position with Manpower UK, offering a salary between £30,866 and £36,000 per annum. This role involves undertaking planned and reactive electrical maintenance across a secure Ministry of Justice site, ensuring essential facilities operate safely and efficiently. Duties include diagnosing faults, completing repairs, and performing electrical testing to BS7671 standards. The position demands a Level 2 electrical qualification and 18th Edition certification. Working both independently and within a wider facilities team, you will support compliant operations. This stable, long-term contract suits a skilled professional seeking consistent work in a secure environment. Maintenance Electrician Location: Redditch If you''re looking for a stable, long-term role where your skills genuinely make a difference, this is a fantastic opportunity. Hiring for a reputed client on a long-term Ministry of Justice contract, you''ll help keep essential facilities safe, secure and running day to day-inside a busy, rewarding environment.

What you''ll be doing

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across site
• Diagnose electrical faults and complete repairs efficiently
• Undertake electrical testing in line with BS7671
• Support safe, compliant and secure operations at all times
• Work both independently and as part of the wider facilities team

What you''ll bring

• Level 2 electrical qualifications (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition (or 17th Edition with willingness to upskill)
• Experience in maintenance or a similar environment
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure
• A proactive, safety-focused approach to your work

Additional information

• You''ll be working a 39-hour week on a structured rota, with a 15% allowance for 1 in 3 weekend working
• Prison Security Clearance will be required (the employer will support you through the process)
• Clear progression routes into Team Leader and Site Management roles
• Training and development available, including support to gain 18th Edition if required