Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

Temporary to Permanent Position

London

£29.45 per hour (Umbrella/CIS) | £43,000 - £45,000 Permanent Salary

Full-Time | Temp to Permanent Opportunity

An established and highly prestigious Higher Education organisation is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join its Estates and Maintenance team on a temp-to-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrical professional looking for long-term career stability within a complex and varied building services environment.

Working as part of a multi-skilled maintenance team, you will be responsible for delivering both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a diverse estate, ensuring critical electrical infrastructure remains safe, compliant, and fully operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical plant, equipment and systems.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to minimise downtime and service disruption.
• Complete maintenance activities in line with statutory regulations and industry best practice.
• Update maintenance records and job reports using CAFM systems.
• Support project works, equipment replacements and infrastructure upgrades.
• Assist with the preparation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance.
• Provide excellent customer service to building users and stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and technical teams.

Essential Requirements

• 18th Edition City & Guilds or NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an Electrical discipline.
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing electrical building services systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy maintenance team.

Technical Experience

Candidates should have experience with a range of electrical systems, including:

• LV power distribution and switchgear.
• Single and three-phase electrical systems.
• Electrical testing and inspection.
• Lighting and emergency lighting systems.
• Fire alarm systems.
• CCTV and access control systems.
• UPS and standby power systems.
• Motors, inverters and control systems.
• BMS/BEMS systems.
• General building services plant and equipment.

If you are a qualified Electrical Maintenance Technician looking for a new challenge with genuine permanent prospects, we'd be keen to hear from you.