Reed
Maintenance Technician (Electrical)
Location: Hertfordshire (with occasional travel to an additional site as required)
Salary: £35,311 per annum + Maintenance On-Call Allowance
Department: Estates & Facilities
Reporting to: Maintenance Manager
Working Hours: 35 hours per week ()
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician (Electrical) to join our Estates Maintenance Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a varied estate that includes offices, laboratories, teaching facilities, accommodation, and specialist environments.
Working as part of a dedicated maintenance team, you will help deliver an efficient and effective planned and reactive maintenance service, ensuring that electrical systems and building services remain safe, compliant, and fully operational.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance to a high standard.
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults quickly and effectively.
- Ensure electrical systems, equipment, and devices comply with current regulations and standards.
- Work collaboratively with other maintenance technicians across a variety of building services systems.
- Assist with sourcing and procuring spare parts and maintenance materials.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and supporting documentation.
- Participate in an out-of-hours emergency maintenance rota.
- Support colleagues and provide cover during periods of absence.
- Work closely with Facilities and Projects teams to ensure a seamless maintenance service.
- Follow all Health & Safety procedures and carry out work in line with risk assessments and safe working practices.
- Support sustainability initiatives by reducing waste and promoting efficient use of resources.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Experience in electrical maintenance within commercial, educational, healthcare, laboratory, or similar environments.
- A strong understanding of electrical systems, fault finding, and repair.
- Knowledge of current electrical regulations and Health & Safety requirements.
- Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
- A flexible attitude and willingness to undertake further training and development.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A varied and technically interesting working environment.
- The chance to be part of a collaborative and supportive Estates team.
- The opportunity to contribute to the maintenance of high-quality facilities used for education, research, and specialist services.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician looking for your next challenge within a dynamic and diverse estate, we would love to hear from you.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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