Maintenance Operative - Electrician

MCR Property Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

MCR Property Group in Southampton is seeking an Electrician to maintain our student accommodation, ensuring safety and reliable power. You will diagnose faults, perform planned testing and compliance work, and support the Maintenance Manager.

This full-time, permanent role requires Level 3 NVQ or equivalent, 18th Edition, ECS card, and experience in residential or facilities maintenance. Driving licence and health & safety knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent electrical qualification with the 18th Edition (BS 7671).
• Inspection and testing qualification (such as City & Guilds 2391) desirable.
• Experience as electrician in residential, commercial or facilities maintenance settings.
• Valid ECS card or equivalent.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Experience within PBSA, student accommodation, property management or hospitality desirable.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical repairs across power, lighting and electrical equipment in student rooms, kitchens, communal areas and amenity spaces.
• Carry out planned testing, including emergency lighting checks and portable appliance testing, and report remedial work required.
• Assist with fire alarm and emergency lighting weekly checks and ensure faults are reported and resolved promptly.
• Attend urgent calls such as power loss and electrical faults, making situations safe and minimising disruption to students.
• Work safely at all times, following wiring regulations, safe isolation procedures and all relevant policies.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with students and colleagues, keeping them updated on progress.
• Complete accurate documentation, certificates and job records on our maintenance system.

Skills

Electrical qualifications

18th Edition BS7671

Health and safety

Problem solving

Communication

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Inspection and testing qualification e.g. City & Guilds 2391

Job description

Location: Southampton (office based)

Contract: Permanent, full time

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum

Reporting to: Maintenance Manager

About The Role

As Electrician, you will help keep our Southampton student accommodation safe, secure and fully powered. You will carry out electrical repairs, planned testing and compliance work, supporting the Maintenance Manager and working closely with colleagues and residents. Whether you are tracing a fault, replacing a fitting or completing emergency lighting checks, your attention to safety and detail will help create a well maintained home for our students.

Responsibilities

• Carry Out Electrical Repairs: Diagnose and repair faults across power, lighting and electrical equipment in student rooms, kitchens, communal areas and amenity spaces.
• Complete Testing and Inspections: Carry out planned testing, including emergency lighting checks and portable appliance testing, and report any remedial work required.
• Support Fire Safety: Assist with fire alarm and emergency lighting weekly checks and ensure faults are reported and resolved promptly.
• Respond to Urgent Issues: Attend urgent calls such as power loss and electrical faults, making situations safe and minimising disruption to students.
• Ensure Health and Safety Compliance: Work safely at all times, following wiring regulations, safe isolation procedures and all relevant policies.
• Deliver Excellent Customer Service: Communicate clearly and respectfully with students and colleagues, keeping them updated on progress.
• Log and Record Work: Complete accurate documentation, certificates and job records on our maintenance system.

Requirements

• A Level 3 NVQ or equivalent electrical qualification, with the 18th Edition (BS 7671) wiring regulations.
• Inspection and testing qualification (such as City and Guilds 2391), desirable.
• Proven experience as an electrician in residential, commercial or facilities maintenance settings.
• A valid ECS card or equivalent.
• Knowledge of, and adherence to, health and safety legislation.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills, with a positive and approachable manner.
• Experience within PBSA, student accommodation, property management or hospitality (desirable but not essential).
• A valid UK driving licence.