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We're seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join a leading education provider, ensuring all electrical systems, buildings, and equipment are safe, compliant, and running efficiently. You'll carry out both planned and reactive maintenance across multiple sites, supporting the estates team with inspections, repairs, installations, and energy efficiency upgrades to keep facilities operating smoothly and to the highest standards.
The Organisation
This forward-thinking education provider is committed to creating a positive, inclusive workplace where every member of staff can thrive. Their focus is on empowering people, strengthening leadership capability, and driving meaningful organisational change aligned to their long-term vision.
Role Purpose
Lead the organisation's people development and culture strategy, ensuring staff are engaged, supported, and equipped to deliver excellent performance.
Drive organisational change and improvement initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, inclusion, and employee experience.
Build a modern, responsive L&OD function that aligns workforce development with long-term strategic goals.
Role Responsibilities
Perform electrical maintenance and statutory checks (PAT, fixed wire, etc.)
Complete repairs, installations, and upgrades as needed
Log and close jobs accurately on the helpdesk system
Keep records of all inspections and works carried out
Follow all health & safety procedures and supervise contractors when required
Support projects such as LED replacements and energy-saving improvements
Essential Requirements
17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations
Proven experience in building/electrical maintenance
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
Full rights to work in the UK
Benefits
Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
Professional development opportunities to support continued growth.
Inclusive, supportive environment that values innovation and wellbeing.
Access to staff discounts and health & wellbeing initiatives.
Don't wait, apply today and be part of an inspiring educational environment that transforms lives! We have multiple jobs across this region currently so even if this one isn't quite right for you, we'd love to hear from you regardless.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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