Electrician (Manchester) in Bolton

Location: Greater Manchester (home‑based with regional travel) Salary: £60,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full‑Time Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (Some flexibility required) Your new company A well‑established organisation with a rapidly expanding UK and Ireland estate is continuing to invest in the growth of its Facilities team. Due to ongoing site openings and refurbishment projects, they are now seeking experienced Electricians to support sites predominantly across the North of England and Scotland. Your new role As an Electrician, you will be responsible for the electrical maintenance of existing sites as well as supporting the fit‑out of new locations. This is a mobile, home‑based role covering Greater Manchester, with regular travel across the North of England and Scotland, and occasional travel to other regions within the UK and Ireland. Key responsibilities include:
Carrying out electrical maintenance, repairs, testing, and installations Supporting electrical fit‑outs, refurbishments, and extensions Ensuring all works comply with current electrical regulations and standards Assisting subcontractors attending site for planned or preventative maintenance Completing annual periodic inspection and testing and maintaining accurate records Carrying out regular PAT testing and maintaining associated documentation Testing emergency lighting, generators, and related systems Raising material requisitions and maintaining accurate stock records Executing work schedules efficiently and submitting job sheets weekly Conducting monthly site walk‑rounds to identify maintenance requirements Completing internal testing related to emergency lighting and escape systems Supporting audits and compliance requests Ensuring strict adherence to health & safety standards and PPE requirements Travelling regularly to sites across the UK and IrelandWhat you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role, you will have:
18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification JIB Approved Electrician status Strong understanding of building regulations for electrical installations Experience across commercial environments Knowledge of generators, CCTV, and BMS systems Ability to carry out inspection, testing, and fault‑finding works Strong organisational and time‑management skills Full UK driving licence Flexibility to travel regularly across the UK and IrelandDesirable (but not essential):
Previous experience in a multi‑site or facilities role Ability to carry out PAT testing and thermal imaging testing CSR card Experience across domestic, commercial, and industrial installationsWhat you'll get in return
Competitive salary up to £60,000 per annum Permanent role offering long‑term job security Varied workload across a growing, high‑profile estate Opportunity to join an established and expanding facilities teamWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please apply today or contact Hays for a confidential discussion.
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