Maintenance & Approved Electrician

Permanent | Full-Time

Guildford Area (Multi-Site)

Optima is recruiting on behalf of a well-established, award-winning electrical services provider operating across electrical & mechanical services, energy efficiency, sustainability, facilities management, and life safety systems.

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking Maintenance and Approved Electricians on a permanent, full-time basis to work predominantly across three long-term maintenance sites in the Guildford area.

The Role

This is a varied position covering both planned and reactive electrical maintenance within a defined local patch. You’ll be responsible for supporting multiple sites, with all works managed via a mobile app and full backing from an experienced team of Project Managers and central support staff.

Key Responsibilities

* Maintain and repair electrical systems in line with current IET Wiring Regulations

* Support both minor and major electrical maintenance works

* Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety standards

* Carry out risk assessments and follow safe systems of work

* Liaise professionally with on-site facilities teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

* Accurately complete job documentation using mobile and paper-based systems

Skills & Experience Required

* City & Guilds 2330 Level 2 & 3 (or equivalent)

* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

* ECS Gold Card

* Full UK Driving Licence

* Clean DBS record

* Good IT and mobile device competency

* Inspection & Testing (C&G 2391 or 2395) desirable but not essential

The Ideal Candidate

* Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive approach

* Confident communicator with a professional manner

* Comfortable using mobile technology and digital systems

* Experience working within commercial and/or educational environments (desirable)

* Quality-focused with a strong understanding of compliance and best practice

What’s on Offer

* Salary: £35,000 – £46,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

* Holiday: 28–33 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

* Overtime: Excellent overtime opportunities available

* Company vehicle & fuel card

* Mobile phone

* PPE and uniform provided

* Pension scheme

* Death in service cover

* Ongoing training and development opportunities

* Long-term stability with a forward-thinking and growing employer