Maintenance Electrician

Fusion People; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a permanent Maintenance Electrician for a secure site near York. This role involves planned and reactive electrical maintenance, requiring relevant technical qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety regulations while working in a challenging environment, contributing positively to the team's efficiency.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification is a must (e.g., City & Guilds 2365 parts 1-3, BTEC, NVQ Level 3).
• Experience in electrical maintenance and knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventative electrical maintenance.
• Diagnose and replace failed domestic electrical components.
• Respond to breakdowns promptly and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Diagnosing electrical components

Fault finding

Problem solving

Education

City & Guilds 2365 parts 1-3

BTEC

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Position: Maintenance Electrician – Secure site near York, clearance needed. Salary details available upon request.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Electrician to join HMP Full Sutton near York.

This role is based on-site, with limited public transport access, so candidates should be able to drive to and from work daily.

The position requires working weekends on a 1 in 3 week rota, with an additional 15% of basic salary as allowance.

The Electrician plays a key role in ensuring that planned and reactive maintenance within the prison is carried out safely, compliantly, and efficiently.

Working hours: 39 hours per week, across 7 days, with a weekend shift pattern.

Responsibilities include:

1. Performing planned and preventative electrical maintenance.
2. Diagnosing and replacing failed domestic electrical components.
3. Responding to breakdowns promptly, following Safe System of Work procedures.
4. Fault finding and problem solving on electrical systems within the prison.
5. Carrying out electrical installations according to provided designs and IET Wiring Regulations.
6. Testing and inspecting electrical installations per current regulations.
7. Monitoring and ordering critical spares for electrical services.

Candidate requirements:

• Relevant technical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 2365 parts 1-3, BTEC, NVQ Level 3 or above).
• Knowledge of BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations, specifically 18th Edition.*
• Experience in electrical maintenance, distribution, installation, and testing.
• Understanding of Electrical Systems and Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Ability to work at heights.

*If you hold 17th Edition, we offer sponsorship to upgrade to 18th Edition; terms apply.

Desirable skills include IT proficiency, and experience with fire alarm and CCTV systems, but training will be provided if needed.

For more information, please apply online or contact James Sampson at 0121 6167150.

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