Maintenance Electrician

About the role

Rossie Young People's Trust is recruiting a Maintenance Electrician to maintain, improve and renew the quality and standard of all electrical services throughout Rossie, based at Rossie and adjacent housing stock. The role involves maintenance electrical work, equipment maintenance, stock control, health and safety, administration and some mechanical work, with possible out-of-hours work. It is a 37-hour week, Monday to Friday, with hours negotiable.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain electrical services, including new installations, repairs, fault-finding, rewiring, lighting, power outlets and distribution, and small installation works
• Diagnose and repair electrical issues in commercial systems, liaise with contractors and follow advice from the Installation Lead Electrician
• Perform portable appliance testing (PAT) and ensure good quality workmanship in line with building codes and safety requirements
• Inspect and maintain tools and equipment, and run an annual preventive maintenance plan for the estate
• Keep electrical spares and materials in stock, advising the Site Manager on stock levels
• Follow health and safety requirements, display signs, provide barriers and PPE, and keep statutory inspections and maintenance records up to date
• Use ICT systems such as Jira for work planning and record keeping
• Carry out mechanical work on heating and ventilation systems, including filter and belt changes, minor repairs, isolating sections, monitoring fuel tanks and servicing boilers
• Join the on-call rota, with call-outs of at least 4 hours paid

Required profile

• Significant physical activity, including confined spaces, working at height and lifting materials
• Ability to prioritise work and cope with periods of high workload
• Measured, professional attitude and teamwork within the Business and Facilities team

Required skills

• Electrical fault-finding, rewiring and PAT testing
• Basic knowledge of heating and ventilation systems, including AHUs and boilers
• Keyboard skills for paperwork and e-communication

The application closes at 9am on Friday 13 November 2026, with interviews expected on Thursday 19 November 2026. Salary is £37,315-£39,406 (SCP 29-31).