Maintenance Electrician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Exeter
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£41,000 / year
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
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SKILLS

Electrical Installation PPM Emergency Lighting Fire Alarm Testing General Handyman Fault Diagnosis 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Full UK Driving Licence

FULL DESCRIPTION

Maintenance Electrician

Location: Exeter, Devon

Salary: £40000 - £41000 per annum + Company Van, Paid travel, OT

Sector: Electrical

Type: Permanent

Ref: 40030_1778080278

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading facilities management organisation for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to support one of the UK's major supermarket clients.

The role involves maintaining and repairing a range of electrical and mechanical equipment across retail outlets, undertaking regular planned store visits to carry out reactive work, PPMs and minor repairs as directed by the client.

In addition to electrical duties, the successful candidate will also be expected to carry out general handyman tasks as required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete the PPM schedule within agreed timescales, ensuring all paperwork is accurately maintained
  • Conduct emergency lighting and fire alarm tests and repairs
  • Carry out general repairs and maintenance across customer sites as directed by management
  • Perform general handyman duties including basic plumbing, joinery, and fabric repairs as required
  • Identify non-repairable faults in plant and machinery and advise the Line Manager with suitable replacement recommendations

Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds 236 Part 1 & 2 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation/Maintenance
  • City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
  • AM2 / 2391 qualification
  • Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

  • 33 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Health Cashback Plan
  • Employee Discount Platform
  • Employee Value Awards up to £250
  • Access to Costco Personal Membership
  • Mental and Physical Health Support Services

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

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