Maintenance Electrician

Charles River; Tranent; On-site; GBP 38,700 - 47,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Life insurance

Company car subsidy

On‑site fitness suite

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join the Site Services Engineering department in Tranent. The role covers three Edinburgh area sites with a varied shift pattern including evenings and on‑call duty.

It is a permanent full‑time position with a salary up to £43,000 per year plus on‑call allowance. Candidates must have 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, a full UK driving licence and be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Applicant must hold 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and be a qualified Electrician.
• Experience as Electrician, ideally in an industrial setting.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and own transport.
• Eligibility to participate in rotational on‑call after probation.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repair and maintenance across Charles River Laboratories sites: Tranent, Elvingston, Riccarton.
• Install electrical wiring/systems in line with IEE regulations.
• Carry out portable appliance testing and maintain records.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Qualified Electrician

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

On-call readiness

Full UK driving licence

Work at height

Flexibility

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Job Overview

We are delighted to be searching for a Maintenance Electrician to join the Site Services Engineering department based in Tranent EH33 2NE. This role carries out electrical maintenance, repairs, and installations under the direction of the Site Services Engineering Supervisor. It covers electrical maintenance requirements for three Edinburgh area sites (Tranent, Elvingston and Riccarton) and follows a varied shift pattern including evenings and an on‑call rotation.

The role is a permanent full‑time position with a salary of up to £43,000 per annum plus an on‑call allowance. Candidates must hold an 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification, have a right to work in the UK, a full UK Driver’s Licence, and own transport.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Requirements

• Qualified Electrician with a minimum 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and industry‑standard qualifications.
• Experience working as an Electrician, ideally in an industrial context.
• Full, clean driver’s licence and own transport.
• Eligibility to participate on a rotational basis in the emergency out‑of‑hours on‑call system (after successful completion of the probationary period).
• Methodical approach to work, employing sound risk assessment techniques.
• Professional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders and personable customer‑service orientation.
• Collaborative mindset for effective teamwork as well as independent work.
• Capability to work to tight timeframes.
• Flexibility to respond to changing priorities.
• Comfortable working at height and in potentially confined spaces.
• Willingness to participate in overtime as reasonably required.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Electrical repair and maintenance service to Charles River Laboratories sites across Edinburgh: Tranent, Elvingston and Riccarton.
• Installation of electrical and computer wiring and systems in line with IEE regulations.
• Portable appliance testing and maintenance of records.
• Maintain electrical equipment.
• Record data and manage work orders in the Maximo system.
• Advise staff on use of electrical apparatus and systems.
• Alter room environmental controls settings as directed by operational departments.
• Participate in generator testing and restart equipment.
• Liaise with plant maintenance requirements for on‑call duties.
• Co‑operate with external vendor service engineers.
• Maintain legible records of work carried out, both electronic and written.
• Fault finding and diagnostic testing.
• Work on high‑voltage equipment (if qualified).
• Work normal office hours and as part of a rotational on‑call response team, with on‑call allowance payable.

What you can expect from us:

• World Class Training and a structured progression scheme
• Private Health Care
• Personal life insurance equivalent to 6 times your annual salary
• Subsidised electric car scheme open to all employees
• Employee discount scheme – discounts across hundreds of retailers!
• Paid opportunity to volunteer for one day each year
• Free onsite fitness suite and fitness lessons
• Discounted staff canteen
• Free onsite parking

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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