Maintenance Electrician - 18Th Edition

Henley Chase; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maintenance service provider is seeking a Building Maintenance Electrician to ensure the safety and efficiency of electrical systems across their facilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, demonstrating strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills. Qualifications include a recognised electrical qualification and 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification. This role involves both planned and reactive maintenance while ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance within a commercial or facilities management environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Physical capability to perform hands‑on maintenance and manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with maintenance engineers and contractors.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Monitor and manage inventory of electrical tools and parts.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Education

Recognised electrical qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

Job description

Job Title

Building Maintenance Electrician

Job Purpose

To ensure the safety, functionality, and efficiency of all electrical systems within the company's buildings as part of the building maintenance team.

Job Summary

Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across company facilities. The role involves both planned and reactive maintenance to support safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, including lighting, power distribution, and HVAC controls.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults promptly to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with other maintenance engineers, contractors, and facility teams to ensure smooth operation of building systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure all documentation is kept up to date.
• Assist with general building maintenance and support multidisciplinary maintenance activities when required.
• Monitor and manage inventory of electrical tools, parts, and consumables.
• Conduct calibration and testing of electrical instruments and equipment as part of maintenance duties.
• Ensure all works comply with current health and safety regulations, building codes, and company standards.
• Install new electrical systems or upgrade existing installations to meet modern standards and improve energy efficiency.
• Implement energy-saving initiatives such as LED lighting upgrades and power optimisation.
• Oversee and coordinate work carried out by specialist contractors.

Qualifications and Skills

• Recognised electrical qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) certification.
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance within a commercial or facilities management environment.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety and quality.
• Physical capability to perform hands‑on maintenance and manual tasks as required.