Resort Electrician: Events & Maintenance

Butlin's; Skegness; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Butlin's in Skegness is hiring an experienced electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems across the resort, ensuring safe operation for guests and staff.

You will handle pre-planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and minor installations across guest accommodation, leisure facilities, and venues for live shows. The role requires BS 7671 knowledge, an electrical apprenticeship, and the ability to work 5-out-of-7 to cover weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an electrical apprenticeship or be service trained and qualified.
• Must have City and Guilds, Level 3 NVQ and 18th Edition BS 7671 (2019) qualification.
• Proven experience as a qualified electrician in a commercial or multi-site environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of electrical systems within hospitality, leisure or similar environments (desirable).
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours and operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults on electrical systems, plant and equipment.
• Maintain electrical distribution systems, lighting, power supplies and control panels.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new electrical equipment and upgrades.
• Ensure minimal disruption to guests and operations when completing works.
• Carry out routine safety checks, testing and inspections.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, testing and certification.
• Support statutory compliance including emergency lighting, fire alarm interfaces and PAT testing.
• Follow safe systems of work, risk assessments and permit-to-work procedures.
• Respond to emergency call-outs and support incident response when required.
• Liaise with contractors and oversee electrical works carried out by third parties.
• Ensure tools, materials and parts are available and stock levels maintained.
• Work collaboratively with the wider maintenance and facilities team.
• Provide technical advice and support to resort departments.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in all work areas and plant rooms.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Communication

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

PAT testing

Job description

Butlin's in Skegness is hiring an experienced electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems across the resort, ensuring safe operation for guests and staff.

You will handle pre-planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and minor installations across guest accommodation, leisure facilities, and venues for live shows. The role requires BS 7671 knowledge, an electrical apprenticeship, and the ability to work 5-out-of-7 to cover weekends.