Maintenance Electrician

Posted 14 July 2026
Salary 45000.0
LocationEdinburgh
Job type Permanent
Discipline Hard Services Engineering
Reference19476

Job description

Maintenance Electrician

Location: Edinburgh
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Excellent Benefits

Looking for a static maintenance role where you can develop your career, work on a prestigious commercial site and be part of a professional engineering team?

We're recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join an established on-site engineering team in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern, high-profile commercial environment, carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across electrical building services.

Offering a salary of up to £45,000, excellent benefits and genuine long-term career prospects, this role is ideal for an experienced engineer looking to join a stable organisation where quality, teamwork and customer service are at the heart of everything they do.

What's on Offer?

  • Salary up to £45,000
  • Static site – no mobile travel
  • 40-hour working week on a rotating shift pattern
  • 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Genuine career progression opportunities
  • Modern CAFM system and technology
  • Supportive and experienced on-site engineering team

The Role

Working as part of a dedicated engineering team, you'll be responsible for delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a prestigious commercial development, ensuring all electrical systems remain safe, compliant and fully operational.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on electrical systems
  • Diagnosing faults and completing reactive electrical repairs
  • Testing and maintaining emergency lighting systems
  • Inspecting and maintaining distribution boards
  • Completing routine plant room and switch room inspections
  • Carrying out weekly sprinkler system testing
  • Supporting specialist subcontractors where required
  • Updating maintenance records using a CAFM system
  • Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with current regulations
  • Delivering a professional and customer-focused maintenance service

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

  • NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
  • Experience working within Facilities Management, Building Services or Commercial Maintenance
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

  • Inspection & Testing (2391)
  • Experience working within large commercial, retail or mixed-use environments
  • Knowledge of SFG20 maintenance standards

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent, static maintenance role within a prestigious commercial environment. You'll join a well-established engineering team, enjoy a varied workload and benefit from long-term job security, ongoing training and genuine opportunities to develop your career.

If you're a Maintenance Electrician looking to join a stable organisation where you can build a long-term career while working on a prestigious commercial contract, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.

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