Maintenance Electrician - Newcastle

Multitask Personnel; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with private use

Private healthcare

Group life assurance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Multitask Personnel is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join a busy facilities team in the North East. The role covers planned and reactive electrical maintenance across a diverse portfolio of sites, including lighting, distribution boards, fire alarms, BMS and EV systems.

You will work on-site locally and may travel between sites as required. Essential qualifications include NVQ Level 3, AM2 or City & Guilds 2391, plus proven experience in electrical maintenance.

Qualifications

• Essential: electrical maintenance experience across multiple sites.
• Strong problem-solving and customer-focused approach.
• Good written and verbal communication; PC literate.

Responsibilities

• Provide planned and reactive electrical maintenance across multiple sites.
• Carry out wiring, testing and installations to spec and legislation.
• Respond to reactive calls and ensure timely repairs.
• Keep CAFM system updated and provide clear quotes for works.
• Travel to various sites as required and work within SLAs.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Problem solving

Communication

PC literate

Education

NVQ Level 3

AM2

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing

Job description

Maintenance Electrician

Salary: £38,025 per annum

Location: Newcastle / Sunderland

Hours: 37.5 hours - £1,950 per annum on-call allowance (1 in 4 rota) +

Overtime

Working on site - local to home and not working away.

About This Opportunity

We're looking for a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join a busy facilities team, delivering planned and reactive electrical maintenance across a diverse portfolio of sites. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys variety, from lighting and distribution boards through to fire alarms, BMS and EV systems, and who takes pride in keeping essential building services running smoothly.

You'll be part of a team that values technical excellence, safety and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with genuine opportunities to work across a wide range of electrical and building systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide planned and reactive electrical maintenance across multiple sites and sectors
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and installation works across asset types including lighting, distribution boards & circuits, fire & intruder alarms, pumps, motors and control systems, BMS, PAT testing, HVAC and EV systems
• Carry out fault finding and repairs on electrical equipment and systems
• Complete alterations, installations and electrical testing in line with specification and legislation
• Respond promptly and positively to reactive call requests from the Helpdesk team
• Provide an on-call service as part of a call-out rota
• Compile quotes for installation and repair works, outlining materials and labour required
• Identify non-repairable issues and advise the Contracts Manager of findings and recommendations
• Travel to various locations to fulfil allocated tasks
• Follow instructions from your Line Manager regarding scheme and scope of works
• Carry out tasks in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Monitor and update the CAFM system
• Engage with Learning & Development and Health & Safety requirements, keeping training up to date
• Use resources and materials sustainably, recycling where possible
• Represent the company professionally to internal and external stakeholders

About You

Essential

• NVQ Level 3, AM2, City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing
• Previous experience in electrical maintenance & installation
• Ability to maintain and repair a range of electrical systems to recognised standards with minimum supervision
• Full UK driving licence - no more than 6 points on licence
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• PC literate
• Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused approach
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• Commitment to delivering work to a high-quality standard

What's on Offer

• £38,025 basic salary.
• £1,950 annual on-call allowance (1 in 4 rota).
• Overtime available.
• Working local and good for those with families at home.
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Company vehicle with private use.
• Private healthcare.
• Group life assurance.
• Pension scheme