Maintenance Electrician in North Shields, North Tyneside

About the Role

Due to continued growth, our client is looking to recruit an experienced Small works/maintenance electrician to join their team.

This is a varied role involving electrical inspections and testing, fault finding, remedial works and maintenance activities across commercial and industrial sites throughout the North East.

Typical projects include electrical installations, distribution upgrades, EICRs, remedial works, mechanical services wiring, boilers, pumps, fans, control circuits, and minor control panel modifications.

We are looking for a motivated and professional electrician who can work independently, deliver a high standard of workmanship and build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations.
• Conduct EICRs and associated remedial works.
• Fault find and diagnose electrical issues on both power and control circuits.
• Install, modify and maintain electrical systems associated with mechanical services equipment, including boilers, pumps, fans and associated control systems.
• Carry out control wiring and minor modifications to existing control panels.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and control drawings.
• Work from specifications and client requirements to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
• Support apprentices and junior electricians where required.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, testing and inspections.
• Liaise professionally with clients, site managers and other trades.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

• ECS Gold Card
• City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• City & Guilds 2391-52 Inspection & Testing (or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years' experience within commercial and industrial electrical environments.

• Experience carrying out electrical installations, inspection and testing.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with mechanical services systems including boilers, pumps, fans and associated controls.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and control drawings.
• Experience carrying out control wiring and minor control panel modifications.
• Ability to work confidently alone and manage your own workload.
• Comfortable using smartphones, tablets and laptops for certification and job management software.

What We Offer

• Company van
• Fuel card
• Company phone
• Paid travel time
• Overtime opportunities
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays