Electrician

Electrician - Gateshead

We're seeking a qualified and proactive Maintenance Electrician to join our team at the fulfillment centre in Gateshead. This is a temporary position focused on ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of high-volume warehouse operations.

As a key member of the site maintenance team, you will be responsible for the upkeep of LV electrical systems. You will work alongside a skilled team of tradespeople, performing a mix of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs to minimize operational downtime.

• Preventative Maintenance:
  Undertake scheduled PPMs and comprehensive system checks to ensure all electrical installations are running at peak performance.
• System Maintenance:
  Perform routine maintenance on low voltage (LV) electrical systems across the facility.
• Minor Works:
  Amend and upgrade existing electrical installations as required to meet operational needs.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Support a multi-disciplinary team of tradespeople, contributing your electrical expertise while assisting in general maintenance tasks where necessary.

• Qualifications:
  
  Must possess NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation/Maintenance.
• Certification:
  Must hold a current 18th Edition wiring regulations qualification.
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience in a fast-paced industrial or warehouse environment is highly desirable.
• Skillset: A broad range of maintenance skills and a strong focus on preventative measures.
• Eligibility:
  Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

• Pay Rate: £26.00 per hour
• Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday, 06:00 - 15:30 (40 hours per week)
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Estimated End Date: 2nd March 2026

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.