Maintenance Engineer - Electrician

Global Highland; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer - Electrician in Lerwick, Scotland. Join a committed facilities team to ensure excellent service in a critical educational environment. Candidates must possess a City & Guilds qualification and have solid experience in electrical maintenance within regulated settings. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering stability and growth in technical skills.

Benefits

Secure, full-time permanent position

Opportunity for skill growth in a supportive environment

Qualifications

• Solid experience in critical environments, e.g., healthcare or education.
• Understanding of electrical installation and related certifications.
• Experience with working at height and powered access equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facilities meet performance standards as per contract.
• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance work.
• Operate and maintain tools safely in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.

Skills

Electrical inspection and testing

Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

Building Management Systems (BMS)

IT skills and digital tools

Permit to Work systems

Education

City & Guilds (18th Edition) qualification

Job description

Overview

Global Highland is delighted to be recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer - Electrician to join their clients facilities team based in Lerwick, Shetland. You\'ll be joining a team committed to excellence, safety, and long-term sustainability. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced electrician to contribute to a high-quality facilities management service in an important educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the facilities meet the performance standards agreed in the contract between our client and their client.
• Carry out planned, reactive, and cyclical electrical maintenance work under the direction of the Team Leader.
• Operate and maintain all plant, tools, and equipment safely and in compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, asset logs, and helpdesk reports, escalating follow-up actions to the Maintenance Manager.
• Participate in the on-call rota, providing 24/7 cover on a rotational basis.
• Report all accidents, incidents, or near misses appropriately.
• Support the wider facilities management team in delivering all contracted services on-site.
• Comply with clients policies and procedures relevant to the maintenance operation.
• Undertake other tasks or duties as required by the management team to meet operational demands.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• City & Guilds #removed# (18th Edition) qualification.
• Solid experience in critical environments (e.g., healthcare, education, or similar regulated settings).
• Proficiency in managing EMS (Environmental Management Systems) and BMS (Building Management Systems).
• Good IT skills and the ability to work confidently across digital reporting tools and PC applications.
• A strong understanding of electrical inspection, testing, installation, and the ability to complete related certification and reports.
• Experience with Permit to Work systems and awareness of working at height, including the use of powered access equipment and ladders.

What You'll Get in Return

• A secure, full-time permanent position with a well-established employer
• Opportunity to be part of a respected facilities team within an educational setting
• A role that offers both stability and the chance to grow your technical skills in a supportive environment

If you are interested in discussing further please contact Lyndsey at Global Highland