Electrician (Manchester)
CV-LibraryManchester, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 6 November 2026
Apply NowLocation: Greater Manchester (home‑based with regional travel)
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full‑Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
(Some flexibility required)
Your new company
A well‑established organisation with a rapidly expanding UK and Ireland estate is continuing to invest in the growth of its Facilities team. Due to ongoing site openings and refurbishment projects, they are now seeking experienced Electricians to support sites predominantly across the North of England and Scotland.
Your new role
As an Electrician, you will be responsible for the electrical maintenance of existing sites as well as supporting the fit‑out of new locations. This is a mobile, home‑based role covering Greater Manchester, with regular travel across the North of England and Scotland, and occasional travel to other regions within the UK and Ireland.
Key responsibilities include:
Carrying out electrical maintenance, repairs, testing, and installations
Supporting electrical fit‑outs, refurbishments, and extensions
Ensuring all works comply with current electrical regulations and standards
Assisting subcontractors attending site for planned or preventative maintenance
Completing annual periodic inspection and testing and maintaining accurate records
Carrying out regular PAT testing and maintaining associated documentation
Testing emergency lighting, generators, and related systems
Raising material requisitions and maintaining accurate stock records
Executing work schedules efficiently and submitting job sheets weekly
Conducting monthly site walk‑rounds to identify maintenance requirements
Completing internal testing related to emergency lighting and escape systems
Supporting audits and compliance requests
Ensuring strict adherence to health & safety standards and PPE requirements
Travelling regularly to sites across the UK and IrelandWhat you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will have:
18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
JIB Approved Electrician status
Strong understanding of building regulations for electrical installations
Experience across commercial environments
Knowledge of generators, CCTV, and BMS systems
Ability to carry out inspection, testing, and fault‑finding works
Strong organisational and time‑management skills
Full UK driving licence
Flexibility to travel regularly across the UK and IrelandDesirable (but not essential):
Previous experience in a multi‑site or facilities role
Ability to carry out PAT testing and thermal imaging testing
CSR card
Experience across domestic, commercial, and industrial installationsWhat you'll get in return
Competitive salary up to £60,000 per annum
Permanent role offering long‑term job security
Varied workload across a growing, high‑profile estate
Opportunity to join an established and expanding facilities teamWhat you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please apply today or contact Hays for a confidential discussion.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full‑Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
(Some flexibility required)
Your new company
A well‑established organisation with a rapidly expanding UK and Ireland estate is continuing to invest in the growth of its Facilities team. Due to ongoing site openings and refurbishment projects, they are now seeking experienced Electricians to support sites predominantly across the North of England and Scotland.
Your new role
As an Electrician, you will be responsible for the electrical maintenance of existing sites as well as supporting the fit‑out of new locations. This is a mobile, home‑based role covering Greater Manchester, with regular travel across the North of England and Scotland, and occasional travel to other regions within the UK and Ireland.
Key responsibilities include:
Carrying out electrical maintenance, repairs, testing, and installations
Supporting electrical fit‑outs, refurbishments, and extensions
Ensuring all works comply with current electrical regulations and standards
Assisting subcontractors attending site for planned or preventative maintenance
Completing annual periodic inspection and testing and maintaining accurate records
Carrying out regular PAT testing and maintaining associated documentation
Testing emergency lighting, generators, and related systems
Raising material requisitions and maintaining accurate stock records
Executing work schedules efficiently and submitting job sheets weekly
Conducting monthly site walk‑rounds to identify maintenance requirements
Completing internal testing related to emergency lighting and escape systems
Supporting audits and compliance requests
Ensuring strict adherence to health & safety standards and PPE requirements
Travelling regularly to sites across the UK and IrelandWhat you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will have:
18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
JIB Approved Electrician status
Strong understanding of building regulations for electrical installations
Experience across commercial environments
Knowledge of generators, CCTV, and BMS systems
Ability to carry out inspection, testing, and fault‑finding works
Strong organisational and time‑management skills
Full UK driving licence
Flexibility to travel regularly across the UK and IrelandDesirable (but not essential):
Previous experience in a multi‑site or facilities role
Ability to carry out PAT testing and thermal imaging testing
CSR card
Experience across domestic, commercial, and industrial installationsWhat you'll get in return
Competitive salary up to £60,000 per annum
Permanent role offering long‑term job security
Varied workload across a growing, high‑profile estate
Opportunity to join an established and expanding facilities teamWhat you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please apply today or contact Hays for a confidential discussion.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)