Maintenance Electrician

Tyne Metropolitan College; South Shields; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is looking for a Maintenance Electrician to join their Estates team in South Shields. Your role will involve carrying out electrical inspections and maintenance, supporting repairs across the college estate, and ensuring safety standards are met. Candidates should be IT literate with a proven background in building maintenance and possess important qualifications such as 2391 Inspection and Testing. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Access to professional development and training opportunities

Supportive and friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building maintenance.
• Physically able to undertake manual handling.
• Full UK Driving Licence with business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical inspections, testing, and maintenance.
• Supporting maintenance and repairs across the college estate.
• Working flexibly as part of a team and independently.

Skills

IT literate

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Organised

Reliable

Education

2391 Periodic Inspection and Testing qualification

17th Edition Wiring Regulations

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Location: South Shields and Wallsend

Salary: Up to £39,576 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: Sunday 4th January 2026

Are you a skilled and qualified electrician who enjoys tackling technical challenges? Do you thrive in a team environment and enjoy solving practical problems? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We are seeking a proactive and reliable Maintenance Electrician to join our Estates team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic Further Education (FE) environment where your skills will directly support the learning and wellbeing of our students and staff.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out electrical inspections, testing, and maintenance in line with 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations and 2391 standards.
• Supporting maintenance and repairs across the college estate.
• Following method statements and safe systems of work to ensure a safe working environment.
• Working flexibly as part of a team and independently to meet operational needs.

Essential Requirements

• IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Office.
• Proven experience in building maintenance.
• 2391 Periodic Inspection and Testing qualification.
• 17th Edition Wiring Regulations (minimum).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or willingness to work towards).
• Physically able to undertake manual handling (training provided).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Organised, reliable, and committed to continuous professional development.
• Full UK Driving Licence with business insurance.

Desirable

• Experience working in a Further Education environment.
• Level 2 (or equivalent) qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and friendly team.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Work in a rewarding environment that makes a difference in the community.

Who We Are

Tyne Coast College comprises South Tyneside College, Tyne Metropolitan College and South Shields Marine School. We offer a vast range of educational opportunities for those aged 14 to adults - including a wide range of employer-led vocational programmes, Apprenticeships, Higher Education and specialist maritime training. Our portfolio is multi‑award winning, with national accolades and a global outstanding reputation for maritime provision. The College has a high performing SEND provision which has been recognised nationally and is a regional specialist in teaching and learning for learners with SEN. The college was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2024. Tyne Coast College is the North East’s world leading maritime training provider and was awarded the Queens Anniversary Prize for its expertise in creating high‑tech under and above water digital scenarios. As a strong proactive voice in the north east we are passionate about providing a dynamic and diverse curriculum brimming with the essential academic and vocational skills’ training that enables students to progress on to their chosen careers. Our motto for a bigger, better, stronger future for the region encapsulates our commitment to the region, the business sector and those living and working in the north east. Recruiting high‑calibre, professional staff with vocational credibility is at the core of our success. We are looking for dynamic and innovative individuals with a passion for achieving excellence through delivering a first class quality service at all times.

Our Values

We believe in being a strong community presence.

We believe the needs of employers should shape our curriculum.

We believe every student should achieve their potential.

We will make a significant positive impact on the local, regional and national economy.

We value professionalism, commitment, and excellence in our staff.

We welcome and include everyone in our community and value individuality and diversity.

We welcome and include everyone in our community and value individuality and diversity.