Meridian will never ask for money to help you find work. Employment scams are on the rise. Keep safe! Learn more here.

Electrician

J2907
  • £48639 to £60000 Per: annum + Benefits: + lots of O/T + company van + leading engineering company + comprehensive company benefits
  • Hove, South East,
  • Permanent
We’re looking for a qualified Electrician to join a well-established facilities team on a permanent basis. You’ll support a high-profile customer across sites in Hove and London, with great long-term prospects and an excellent benefits package.

£48,639 salary per annum + new company van
+ lots of overtime opportunities @ x1.5 and x2 - Maximise your earnings!
+ paid on-call rota (1 week every 4 weeks)
+ amazing company benefits package – see below!


The role

You’ll carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance, keep sites safe and compliant, and provide a great service to everyone in the buildings.

Location & travel

Most weeks you’ll be based in Hove around 4 days, with 1 day (or as needed) supporting several sites in London. You’ll also join a South East on-call rota.
This is a stable, long-term role with a leading employer that invests in training, supports career development and rewards great performance.

What you’ll be doing

  • Complete planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical works across the Hove and London sites.
  • Diagnose faults quickly and carry out safe, compliant repairs.
  • Support statutory compliance checks, documentation and permit-to-work processes.
  • Deliver excellent customer service to site users and visitors.
  • Coordinate with subcontractors and colleagues to ensure work is completed right first time.
  • Help maintain high Health & Safety standards on every job and challenge unsafe behaviours.
  • Be flexible for occasional overtime and participate in the on-call rota.
What you’ll need

Essential

  • NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installations (or equivalent).
  • 18th Edition wiring regulations.
  • LV Authorised Person (LVAP) or willing to achieve quickly (if not already held).
  • Strong fault-finding and maintenance experience (ideally within facilities/building services).
  • Good knowledge of compliance, safe systems of work and Health & Safety best practice.
  • Comfortable using tablets/IT systems to log jobs and reports (CAFM experience a plus).
  • Clear communication, customer-focused approach and a team mindset.
  • Able to take part in an on-call rota, occasional overtime and required vetting.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between Hove and London.
Additional qualifications (desirable)
  • Test & Inspection (2391 or equivalent).
  • PASMA and/or IPAF.
  • Good awareness of mechanical plant and building services.
Benefits
  • Salary: £48,639
  • Overtime: x1.5 – Midweek/ Saturday and x2 – Sunday and Bank Holidays
  • On-call rota: 1 week every 4 weeks on call. 5pm to 8am
    £125 per month paid + overtime rates paid for time spent onsite during call outs.
  • 25 days holiday increasing with length of service, plus Bank Holidays + birthday off, + option to purchase additional 5 days
  • Company vehicle 
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance (after 1 year service)
  • Employee recognition programmes which reward exceptional achievements
  • Employee Referral bonus with generous bonuses for ‘referring a friend’
  • The opportunity to use one working day per year volunteering to help the local community
  • Flexible Benefits Scheme – including eye care voucher, store discounts for major retailers, salary sacrifice electric car vehicle lease scheme, personal IT equipment loans, impartial financial/savings guidance
  • Company sick pay
  • Access to wellbeing programmes
  • Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential 24/7 365 support on all lifestyle matters
  • Full induction and training
  • Smartphone and Tablet / laptop (where applicable for role)
  • Uniform and PPE (where applicable for role)
  • Access to our extensive career portal with career planner tool and online learning
If you are an experienced electrician with a strong background in commercial facilities maintenance please apply to this job posting to be contacted by one of our specialist team.

Apply for this role