Maintenance Electrician

Royal Shakespeare Company; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading theater organization is seeking a Maintenance Electrician based in Stratford-upon-Avon. This full-time position involves performing electrical maintenance, troubleshooting systems, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have relevant electrical qualifications and extensive experience in fault-finding roles. A flexible approach for potential overtime is necessary. Applications are to be submitted online by January 11, with interviews scheduled for January 15.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification in City and Guilds or NVQ required.
• Significant experience in electrical fault-finding role is necessary.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces is essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns and perform electrical maintenance tasks.
• Repair lighting circuits and troubleshoot HVAC systems.
• Assist with project work and install new electrical systems.
• Carry out statutory PPM tasks for HVAC building services.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Use of diagnostic equipment

Multi-disciplined trades experience (plumbing, mechanical engineering)

Health and safety knowledge

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ electrical qualification

Job description

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This position is based in Stratford‑upon‑Avon, with occasional travel to London locations.

Base pay range

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Shift pattern

4 days on, 4 days off, alternating 4‑day shifts of 12:00‑23:00 and 07:30‑18:30. Average 35 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns and carry out repairs, including electrical maintenance of building systems and assets, ensuring timely completion.
• Repair faulty lighting circuits in theatre auditoriums, restore power to distribution panels in office areas, troubleshoot HVAC control systems in workshops, and fix stage automation equipment to keep performances running smoothly.
• Diagnose faults in electrical service, apparatus and components; test equipment to identify causes and return it to safe operation.
• Assist with project work, installing new electrical systems and services.
• Carry out statutory PPM tasks related to HVAC building services.
• Work in accordance with all relevant health and safety legislation, codes of practice and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification: City and Guilds or NVQ.
• Significant experience in a similar electrical fault‑finding role.
• Multi‑disciplined trades experience (plumbing, mechanical engineering).
• Ability to use appropriate diagnostic equipment.
• Capability to work at heights, using ladders, scaffolding and confined spaces in various conditions.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.

Additional requirements

A flexible approach is required for occasional overtime to cover absences and annual leave as the business demands.

Application Process

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. For assistance, email [e-mail].

Applications close midnight on 11 January; interviews will take place on 15 January in Stratford‑upon‑Avon.

About the RSC

The RSC strives for excellence, values integrity, inclusion, ambition, and innovation, and acts with respect and leadership. We build resilient ways of working in all activities.

We offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment that is happy, healthy and safe. We put our values at the heart of everything we do and place great importance on developing a diverse, highly motivated, and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility; all RSC staff have a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives, continuing to improve sustainability both on and off stage.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries: Non‑profit Organizations, Theater Companies, and Performing Arts.