Maintenance Electrician - Kettering

Randstad Construction and Property; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

On-Call rota (optional)

Call-Out allowance £150 per week

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is seeking a Static Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Kettering. The role involves delivering planned maintenance, responding to electrical faults, and performing minor installations across regional sites.

A strong fault-finding ability and independence are essential, with a valid UK driving licence required for site travel. The position operates on an early shift (40 hours/week) with optional overtime; on-call options exist for work-life balance.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in Electrical Installation.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Experience in commercial or multi-site electrical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across regional commercial/industrial sites.
• Respond to emergency reactive requests and electrical breakdowns.
• Diagnose faults and carry out remedial repairs on power systems.
• Complete minor electrical installation projects, including lighting and power distribution adjustments.
• Maintain logs of maintenance work and manage vendor site access.
• Ensure compliance with current UK Health & Safety guidelines.

Skills

Fault-finding

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in Electrical Installation

Job description

Job Title: Static Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Kettering
Salary: £40,000 - £41,000 pa
Hours: Monday - Friday (07:00 am - 03:00 pm or 07:30 am - 03:30 pm)

Package & Benefits

• Base Salary: Upto £41,000 pa
• Working Hours: Early shift pattern (40 hours/week, Mon-Fri)
• Overtime: Available for optional extra earnings
• On-Call Rota: Fully optional (opt-in / opt-out friendly for work-life balance)
• Call-Out Allowance: £150 per week standby when on rota, 1 in 4 or 1 in 5 week rotation covering the wider Midlands region.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across regional commercial/industrial sites.
• Respond efficiently to emergency reactive requests and electrical breakdowns.
• Diagnose faults, troubleshoot complex power supply issues, and carry out remedial repairs.
• Complete minor electrical installation projects, including lighting circuits and power distribution adjustments.
• Maintain clear logs of maintenance work and manage vendor site access when required.
• Ensure all works adhere strictly to current UK Health & Safety guidelines.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds equivalent in Electrical Installation.
• Regulations: 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Experience: Proven track record in commercial or multi-site electrical maintenance.
• Driving Licence: Valid UK Driver's Licence (essential for regional site travel).
• Skills: Strong fault-finding ability, independence, and strong communication skills.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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