At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform electrical maintenance and ensure systems are safe and operational across multiple commercial sites.
- Company: Join a leading independent building services contractor with over 100 years of excellence.
- Benefits: Earn £38,000 - £40,000, enjoy a company vehicle, overtime, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Access funded qualifications and clear career progression in a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team and make a real impact in a stable role.
- Qualifications: City & Guilds 2360 or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation and 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
RG Setsquare is recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's most established and respected independent building services and facilities management contractors – a business with over a century of heritage, a blue-chip client base, and a strong reputation for technical excellence. We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join their team on one of their flagship FM contracts in the North East. This is a predominantly Newcastle-based role, covering three to four commercial sites across the region as part of a well-structured and professionally managed contract. It's the kind of role that offers genuine stability – a long-standing contract, a supportive team, and a contractor that takes pride in the quality of its engineering.
The salary sits between £38,000 and £40,000 depending on experience, with a company vehicle and overtime available on top.
What You'll Be Doing
- Carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on electrical systems and associated building services equipment across your allocated sites.
- Responding to reactive maintenance requests and electrical faults, diagnosing issues and restoring systems to full operation with minimal disruption to the client.
- Inspection, testing, and certification of electrical installations in line with BS7671 (18th Edition).
- Maintaining LV distribution systems, DB boards, switchgear, and associated electrical infrastructure.
- Carrying out minor electrical works, modifications, and small installation projects as required.
- Ensuring all electrical systems are maintained in a safe, compliant, and operational condition at all times.
- Completing PPM records, test certificates, and job reports accurately using the client's CAFM system.
- Liaising professionally with client site contacts, building managers, and the wider engineering team.
- Working safely and in full compliance with current health & safety legislation and company procedures.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- City & Guilds 2360 / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent recognised electrical qualification.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (City & Guilds 2382-18).
- Proven experience in an electrical maintenance role within a commercial FM or building services environment.
- Sound working knowledge of LV systems, distribution boards, and general electrical plant.
- Inspection and testing experience with confidence producing accurate test certificates.
- Ability to work independently across multiple sites with strong self-management skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Professional, client-facing approach and clear communication skills.
Desirable (not essential):
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing (or 2394/2395).
- IPAF / PASMA.
- Experience with BMS or building controls systems.
- Any additional mechanical or fabric skills that support a multi-skilled approach.
About Our Client
Our client is one of the UK's leading independent building services companies, with specialist capabilities across mechanical and electrical engineering, facilities management, energy services, and water treatment. With over 100 years of trading history and a portfolio that spans corporate, public sector, healthcare, and high-profile private sector estates, this is a genuinely well-established and stable employer in the FM market. The business invests meaningfully in its people – with structured induction, an internal training Academy, funded qualifications, and a strong culture of internal progression.
The Package
- £38,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experience.
- Company vehicle provided.
- Fuel card.
- Overtime available – a genuine opportunity to increase take-home pay.
- Company pension scheme.
- Learning and development through the client's internal training Academy.
- Funded qualifications and clear career progression pathways.
- Long-term, stable employment on a flagship FM contract with one of the UK's most respected building services contractors.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Energy Jobline ZR
Join a well-respected independent building services contractor in Newcastle upon Tyne, where you will benefit from a stable and supportive work environment. With over a century of heritage, the company prioritises employee growth through structured training, funded qualifications, and clear career progression pathways, ensuring that you can thrive in your role as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer. Enjoy competitive pay, a company vehicle, and the opportunity for overtime, all while working on flagship contracts that showcase technical excellence.
