Maintenance Electrician in Newcastle upon Tyne

About EMCOR UK

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day‑to‑day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data‑driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers' evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising our impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future.

Role Overview

A flexible role to cover but not limited to maintenance and breakdown tasks. Work to be carried out as required to meet the business needs of the client.

Responsibilities

• Assume the role of Competent Person (Electrical) as authorised by the Authorised Person Controller for Reactive and PPM's.
• Provide accurate feedback and information including but not limited to completed test sheets, routine rounds inspection sheets and work dockets containing durations of maintenance activities and observations.
• Ensure that all plant and systems are maintained and operated in order to provide maximum efficiency, availability and reliability.
• Carry out remedial and/or refurbishment works arising from breakdown or maintenance inspections.
• Respond to reactive maintenance/breakdown calls for the helpdesk and carry out remedial work as necessary, providing feedback information to customer and helpdesk as required.
• Develop and retain knowledge of site system failures and their causes and effects.
• Carry out condition based monitoring surveys.
• Carry out minor new works installations and testing.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of plant and adjacent areas.
• Undertake defect surveys on electrical plant and systems and provide reports as requested by engineering management.
• Assist the mechanical Supervisor in providing information for technical and incident reports.
• Develop and retain a full knowledge of the operating characteristics of the site generation plant in order to provide monitoring attendance when running for emergency or test purposes.
• Provide holiday and sickness cover for shift colleagues.
• Perform other reasonable duties as agreed with EMCOR management.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have the relevant C&G, BTEC Level 3, ONC/OND or NVQ Level 3 in an Electrical discipline.
• Full Driving Licence for use of Company Van.
• You will have an aptitude to do basic Mechanical and Building Fabric.
• The candidate will be articulate, numerate and IT literate.
• Understanding of legislative compliance and contract law preferred.
• Being commercially aware puts the candidate at an advantage.
• Good all round knowledge of Facility Management and Building Services Engineering.
• The ability to establish, implement and monitor high standards of excellence in areas of quality, safety and operational performance.
• Must be able to demonstrate a full and thorough understanding of operational health & safety.
• Have good decision‑making and communications skills.
• Be resilient under pressure and be able to converse confidently with staff, suppliers and customers at all levels.

Diversity and Inclusion

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem‑solving. We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices. Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed. Join us in building a better world at work.

Benefits

• 25 Days holidays + Bank holidays.
• Holiday Buy Scheme – up to 5 days a year.
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies.
• Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral.
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining.
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme.
• Paid Volunteering and Charity Days.
• Medicash – Health cash plan – Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.