Electrician

Job Title: Electrician – Facilities Maintenance
Location: Ashford, Surrey
Salary: £43,333.22 + overtime + on-call allowance
Role: Permanent (Contracting will not be considered)

We are recruiting for a skilled and experienced Electrician to join a professional facilities maintenance team at a secure site in Ashford, Surrey. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone with 18th Edition qualifications who takes pride in delivering safe, compliant, and reliable electrical services in a complex, regulated environment.

The Role

You will play a key part in ensuring business continuity and statutory compliance, undertaking a variety of electrical maintenance, installation, and fault-finding tasks, including:

• Repair, maintenance, and installation of electrical systems and associated plant equipment.
• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPMs), including emergency lighting checks, RCD testing, and first-line response to work orders.
• Minor installations and repairs (lighting, sockets, switches, plant equipment).
• Supporting with general maintenance tasks where needed, such as basic plumbing, unblocking drains, or fitting shelves.
• Inspections and preventative maintenance of systems such as HVAC and fire alarms.
• Diagnosing and resolving faults quickly to minimise downtime.
• Maintaining accurate records of all works and compliance documentation.

What We’re Looking For

• Able to pass an enhanced DBS
• City & Guilds / NVQ Levels 1, 2, and 3 in Electrical.
• 18th Edition Qualifications
• Strong background in electrical installation, maintenance, and fault finding within commercial buildings.
• Knowledge of building services and HVAC systems.
• Confident with IT systems (Microsoft Office, handheld devices, permit to work systems).
• Experience of PPM, reactive maintenance, and installation projects.
• A proactive, safety-focused individual with strong problem-solving skills

Benefits

• On-call allowance: £15 per day (£105 per week), approx. £1,000 extra per year.
• Free onsite parking and free onsite gym access.
• Health & wellbeing support, including 24/7 virtual GP, mental health services, and employee assistance programme.
• Rewards app offering incentives for healthy lifestyle activities.
• Company retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Life assurance (death in service benefit).
• Apprenticeships and structured career development opportunities.
• Recognition schemes and long service awards.
• Cycle to Work scheme (up to £3,000 for bikes/equipment).
• Three paid volunteering days annually.
• Access to employee lottery with cash prizes supporting charitable causes.
• Enhanced family leave benefits (maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy).

This is more than just an electrical maintenance role – it’s a long-term career opportunity within a supportive team environment, offering excellent benefits, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact day-to-day.