Electrician

A leading contractor and facilities management company is seeking a skilled Electrician to join the team in the Gateshead area, on a full time, permanent basis. Having been established for over 30 years they are a forward thinking business, with an excellent reputation. 

Responsibilities:

• Carry out the safe installation, servicing, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment within industrial and commercial environments

• Perform routine inspections, testing, diagnostics, and fault-finding on LV/MV systems, control panels, plant equipment, and building services

• Ensure all electrical work is completed to a high standard of safety, quality, and efficiency, in full compliance with current electrical regulations, standards, and site procedures

• Respond promptly to electrical breakdowns, faults, and emergency call-outs to minimise downtime and maintain operational continuity

• Accurately complete job reports, test certificates, risk assessments, and records of materials used and time spent

Requirements

• NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in Electrical
• 18th Edition (Essential)
• 2391 (desireable) 
• ECS gold card (Essential)
• Full UK driving licence
• Background in a installation and maintenance 
• This full-time role includes participation in an optional on-call rota for out-of-hours breakdown support.

This is a permanent position, and Coleman James are acting as an Employment Agency.