Facilities Maintenance Electrician
CV-LibraryPlymouth, DevonpermanentPosted: 23 July 2026
Apply NowAn exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Maintenance Electrician to join our fast-moving manufacturing environment. This role makes a tangible difference by delivering both reactive and proactive electrical maintenance, primarily focused on maintaining and improving the site's electrical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and carry out small electrical installations across the facility.
Includes SWA, FP, flex, LS0H 2/3 core + CPC, and metal/plastic containment.
* Conduct remedial works following annual fixed-wire inspections completed by external contractors.
* Perform reactive electrical fault finding and repairs on facilities-related systems.
* Coordinate tasks with external electrical contractors and ensure work is carried out safely and to standard.
* Provide guidance and support when working alongside an apprentice.
* Support electrical installation tasks within production areas as needed.
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate is likely to have some of the following skills and experiences. A full training and development programme will be provided.
* Solid experience in commercial or light industrial electrical environments.
* Strong team orientation with a commitment to safe working practices.
* Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
* Experience managing contractor works, RAMS, and H&S processes (IOSH qualification desirable).
* PASMA (access towers) experience preferred.
* Experience entering high-voltage environments (no HV work required in this role).
* Familiarity with distribution boards, wiring, and containment ranging from pre‑1970s to modern systems.
* Willingness to undertake training to meet business needs, including occasional (infrequent) short courses involving travel.
* Flexibility to adjust working hours for tasks requiring electrical isolation during non‑production periods.
* Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Basic understanding of fire alarm systems.
Qualifications Required
* City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent testing qualification).
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
* Completed apprenticeship in the installation and commissioning of electrical systems.
* IPAF 3a & 3b (mobile elevated working platforms).
* IOSH Working Safely
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and carry out small electrical installations across the facility.
Includes SWA, FP, flex, LS0H 2/3 core + CPC, and metal/plastic containment.
* Conduct remedial works following annual fixed-wire inspections completed by external contractors.
* Perform reactive electrical fault finding and repairs on facilities-related systems.
* Coordinate tasks with external electrical contractors and ensure work is carried out safely and to standard.
* Provide guidance and support when working alongside an apprentice.
* Support electrical installation tasks within production areas as needed.
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate is likely to have some of the following skills and experiences. A full training and development programme will be provided.
* Solid experience in commercial or light industrial electrical environments.
* Strong team orientation with a commitment to safe working practices.
* Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
* Experience managing contractor works, RAMS, and H&S processes (IOSH qualification desirable).
* PASMA (access towers) experience preferred.
* Experience entering high-voltage environments (no HV work required in this role).
* Familiarity with distribution boards, wiring, and containment ranging from pre‑1970s to modern systems.
* Willingness to undertake training to meet business needs, including occasional (infrequent) short courses involving travel.
* Flexibility to adjust working hours for tasks requiring electrical isolation during non‑production periods.
* Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Basic understanding of fire alarm systems.
Qualifications Required
* City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent testing qualification).
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
* Completed apprenticeship in the installation and commissioning of electrical systems.
* IPAF 3a & 3b (mobile elevated working platforms).
* IOSH Working Safely