Maintenance Electrician

Group Rhodes Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified electrician to join their team in providing essential electrical maintenance. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, conducting preventive maintenance, and diagnosing electrical issues. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, along with experience in electrical repair and installations within an engineering or manufacturing environment. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining high-quality electrical systems and ensuring a safe working environment. If you are eager to learn and grow within the electrical trade, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified electrician with a valid driving licence.
• Strong knowledge of tools, equipment & materials common to the electrical trade.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical problems effectively.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Electrical maintenance

Compliance with safety standards

Education

Qualified electrician

Tools

Electrical test equipment

PAT testing equipment

Job description

The main function of the job is to provide electrical maintenance throughout the company, whilst ensuring health & safety procedures are followed:

Main Duties

• Ensuring compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and policies.
• Conducting regular preventive maintenance to minimise downtime and avoid electrical issues.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical problems to determine the best solutions.
• Collaborating with contractors on larger projects and repairs.
• Responding to emergency maintenance requests and resolving electrical issues promptly.
• Ensuring electrical maintenance work is carried out by approved methods and to required quality standards
• Assist in the installation and commission of new plant equipment and carry out periodic checks
• Carry out maintenance on building electrical circuits
• Ensure all electrical equipment is PAT tested within date
• Safely working on cherry-pickers, scaffolding and other platforms in compliance with Working at Height Regulations (WAHR)
• Ensure compliance with the safe use and disposal of electrical components under the WEEE regulations
• Ensure all equipment is adequately maintained and fault checked on a regular basis
• Take appropriate care of electrical test equipment, jigs, fixtures, tooling during day-to-day maintenance operations
• Observe and comply with health, safety and security requirements at all times
• Able to travel occasionally to customer sites to carry out maintenance when needed
• Be willing to learn new duties outside the normal function i.e. BS7671, 17th/18th Edition, or City & Guilds 2381

You must be a qualifiied electrician with a valid driving licence and have strong-problem solving skills with excellent attention to detail. It is essential you have a sound knowledge of tools, equipment & materials common to the electrical trade, and have experience in electrical repair, maintenance, servicing & installations within an engineering/manufacturing environment