Maintenance Electrician

Richardson Recruit; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent overtime opportunities

Evening/Saturday overtime pay (time &

Sunday/Bank holiday double time

Job summary

Richardson Recruit is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for projects across Surrey and the South East. You’ll perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance in schools, universities and government buildings, ensuring safety compliance and high service standards.

Applicants must have ECS Gold Card or be eligible, 18th edition, DBS check, and a full UK driving licence. Overtime is available with premium rates, and the role offers long-term career growth within a growing company.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 2330 Level 2/3 and 2391 or equivalent required.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations required.
• ECS Gold Card, or the qualifications to obtain one.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Clean Enhanced DBS record.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing electrical systems in line with IET Wiring Regulations.
• Carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across client sites.
• Supporting major and minor maintenance works.
• Undertaking fault-finding, inspections and testing.
• Completing risk assessments and following safe systems of work.
• Liaising with clients, facilities teams and site staff.
• Completing job documentation using mobile and paper-based systems.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and compliance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Health & safety awareness

Communication skills

Proficient with mobile devices

Education

City & Guilds 2330 Level 2

City & Guilds 2330 Level 3

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Maintenance Electrician

Surrey - South East Travel

Up to £46,000 + Van + Benefits

We are recruiting for an ECS Gold Card, 18th Edition Maintenance Electrician. You would be working for a reputable business who operate in the Energy and Renewable sector. Projects are across Surrey and the South East, working within Schools, Universities and Government Buildings. Due to the nature of the projects and the environment, applicants must already hold a DBS certificate or be prepared to pass a DBS check. All applicants must be willing to comply with the relevant safeguarding, security and site-access requirements of our Client.

You will be carrying out planned and reactive maintenance (electrical) across client sites.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established business offering permanent employment, excellent overtime opportunities and the chance to develop your career as the business continues to grow.

We're looking for fully qualified electricians who take pride in their work, are confident working independently and understand the importance of delivering a professional service to customers.

What you'll be doing

• Maintaining and repairing electrical systems in line with current IET Wiring Regulations.
• Carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Supporting major and minor maintenance works.
• Undertaking fault-finding, inspections and testing.
• Completing risk assessments and following safe systems of work.
• Liaising with clients, facilities teams and site staff.
• Completing job documentation using mobile and paper-based systems.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and compliance.

What we're looking for

• City & Guilds 2330 Level 2 and Level 3, or equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing, or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• ECS Gold Card, or the full qualifications required to obtain one.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Clean Enhanced DBS record.
• Good computer literacy and confidence using mobile devices.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Experience working within commercial or educational environments would be advantageous.

This role also includes: Excellent overtime opportunities

• Time and a half for evenings and Saturdays.
• Double time for Sundays and bank holidays.