At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform electrical maintenance and repairs across various retail sites in Southampton.
- Company: Established facilities management provider with a focus on employee development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, private healthcare, and 33 days holiday.
- Other info: Great opportunity for long-term progression and ongoing training.
- Why this job: Enjoy a varied workload and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations and strong fault-finding skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35100 - 42900 £ per year.
A well-established facilities management provider is looking for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join its mobile engineering team in Southampton. The position covers a portfolio of retail sites, giving you plenty of variety rather than being based at one location. You'll be responsible for planned and reactive electrical maintenance, fault finding and general building maintenance, while also supporting the wider engineering team when required.
The Role
You’ll help keep a number of busy retail sites operating safely and efficiently, carrying out scheduled PPMs alongside reactive repairs and minor maintenance works. Typical duties will include:
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive electrical repairs.
- Electrical fault finding and diagnosis.
- Completing minor electrical installation, repair and maintenance works.
- Working on electrical plant, equipment and associated building services.
- Supporting other engineers with larger maintenance projects when required.
- Attending reactive call-outs as part of a 1 in 4 rota.
- Completing PPMs and reactive jobs within agreed timescales.
- Updating maintenance records and job information accurately on the Mercury system.
- Travelling between sites across the Southampton area when required.
- Working closely with clients, site teams and other engineers.
- Ensuring all work is completed in line with health & safety and quality standards.
The role would suit an electrician who is comfortable working independently, enjoys a varied workload and has previous experience within a commercial, retail or facilities maintenance environment.
Qualifications & Experience
- NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations or Electrical Maintenance, or an equivalent recognised apprenticeship.
- 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- Previous commercial maintenance or facilities management experience.
- Strong electrical fault-finding and maintenance skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
Salary & Package
- £39,115 including standby payments
- 40-hour working week
- Door-to-door travel paid
- 1 in 4 call-out rota
- Overtime: 1.5x Monday-Friday / 2x weekends
- Company vehicle with private use
- Private healthcare
- 33 days holiday
- Life insurance
- Ongoing training and development
This is a good opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Electrician looking for a varied mobile role, strong overall package and long-term progression within an established facilities management environment.
Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
Maintenance Electrician in Southampton employer: Calibre Search
Calibre Search is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a stable Monday to Friday schedule, competitive salary, and generous benefits including 33 days of annual leave, employees can thrive in a dynamic food manufacturing environment while advancing their skills through ongoing training opportunities.
