Maintenance Electrician

Richardson Recruit; West of England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van provided

Fuel allowance

Bonus potential

Job summary

Richardson Recruit is seeking a Mobile Maintenance Electrician based in Bristol to cover a portfolio of sites. The role offers a 42.5-hour week, overtime after 47.5 hours, and includes a company van and fuel with a bonus structure.

You will restore faults on first visit where possible, complete PPM inspections, and liaise with mechanical colleagues to ensure safe, efficient operation across sites. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Proven fault-finding on commercial building services: distribution, lighting, controls, motors, and BMS interfaces.
• Experience completing inspection, testing, and minor works documentation that would stand up to audit. (City and Guilds 2391 - 52)
• Ability to work safely alone on occupied sites, including isolation, lock-off, and permit-to-work discipline.
• Comfort using a work-order system and handheld device to receive jobs, update status, and attach evidence.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to join a planned out-of-hours rota.

Responsibilities

• Restore electrical faults to a safe, lasting fix on first visit wherever parts and access allow, and close every job with clear cause, action, and follow-up.
• Complete planned inspections (PPM), testing, and remedial work so statutory compliance and asset condition stay current across assigned sites.
• Respond to helpdesk and out-of-hours calls with accurate diagnosis, safe isolation, and a realistic time to restore service.
• Keep work-order records complete the same day so planners, clients, and the next engineer can act without chasing history.
• Coordinate with mechanical colleagues on shared plant so electrical and controls work does not create secondary faults.
• Reduce repeat callouts on your sites by fixing root causes, not symptoms, and flagging assets that need capital or redesign.

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Electrician - Mobile

Bristol

£38,000 - £42,000 + Van, Fuel + Bonus

We are working with a leading Property Services / Facilities Maintenance Contractor based in the Southwest who are now seeking an additional mobile Maintenance Electrician. This role is Monday to Friday 42.5 hours per week and overtime starts after 47.5 hours.

Performance Objectives

• Restore electrical faults to a safe, lasting fix on first visit wherever parts and access allow, and close every job with clear cause, action, and follow-up.
• Complete planned inspections (PPM), testing, and remedial work so statutory compliance and asset condition stay current across assigned sites.
• Respond to helpdesk and out-of-hours calls with accurate diagnosis, safe isolation, and a realistic time to restore service.
• Keep work-order records complete the same day so planners, clients, and the next engineer can act without chasing history.
• Coordinate with mechanical colleagues on shared plant so electrical and controls work does not create secondary faults.
• Reduce repeat callouts on your sites by fixing root causes, not symptoms, and flagging assets that need capital or redesign.

Essential Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Proven fault-finding on commercial building services: distribution, lighting, controls, motors, and BMS interfaces.
• Experience completing inspection, testing, and minor works documentation that would stand up to audit. (City and Guilds 2391 - 52)
• Ability to work safely alone on occupied sites, including isolation, lock-off, and permit-to-work discipline.
• Comfort using a work-order system and handheld device to receive jobs, update status, and attach evidence.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to join a planned out-of-hours rota.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity.