Multiskilled Technician - Electrical Bias

Mitie; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie is seeking a Multi-Skilled Technician (Electrical Bias) in Newcastle upon Tyne to join our Estates Maintenance team, delivering safe, compliant electrical maintenance services within a complex healthcare environment.

You will perform planned maintenance and fault diagnosis, emergency lighting testing to BS EN 5266, fixed wire testing to BS 7671, and lightning protection testing to BS EN 62305, while supporting a flexible multi-trade team and maintaining accurate asset records.

Responsibilities

• Undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM), servicing, testing, fault diagnosis, repair, and calibration of electrical and building services plant and equipment.
• Carry out emergency lighting testing to BS EN 5266, fixed wire testing to BS 7671, and lightning protection testing to BS EN 62305, rectifying faults as required.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance and breakdown requests and carry out electrical isolations for specialist contractors.
• Participate in weekly fire alarm testing and support wider Estates Maintenance team activities through flexible, multi-trade working.
• Work safely and in full compliance with Trust and departmental Health & Safety procedures, maintaining accurate estates records, asset data, and plant history.

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) with 2391 (Inspection & Testing)

Job description

ROLE: Multi-Skilled Technician (Electrical Bias)

HOURS: 38.5 hours per week - 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (12-hour shifts)

LOCATION: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Multi-Skilled Technician (Electrical Bias) to join our professional Estates Maintenance team, delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality electrical maintenance services within a complex healthcare environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM), servicing, testing, fault diagnosis, repair, and calibration of electrical and associated building services plant and equipment.
• Carry out emergency lighting testing to BS EN 5266, fixed wire testing to BS 7671, and lightning protection testing to BS EN 62305, rectifying faults as required.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance and breakdown requests and carry out electrical isolations for specialist contractors.
• Participate in weekly fire alarm testing and support wider Estates Maintenance team activities through flexible, multi-trade working.
• Work safely and in full compliance with Trust and departmental Health & Safety procedures, maintaining accurate estates records, asset data, and plant history.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role:

• Completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship with City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in an electrical engineering discipline.
• IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) with City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing) or equivalent.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to work within a highly professional Estates Maintenance team supporting a critical healthcare facility.
• Ongoing training and development to maintain competence and expand multi-skilled capability.
• A supportive working environment where drive, enthusiasm, teamwork, and self‑motivation are valued.