Electrical Craftsperson - Birmingham
RG Setsquare
Birmingham · posted 21 August 2026
Job type
full time
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Category
Electronics
️ We’re Hiring: Electrical Craftsperson 🛠️🔌⚡
📍 Birmingham
💷 Competitive Salary
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent
☎️ On-Call Rota | Approximately 1 in 9/10
⏱️ Overtime Available
We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Craftsperson to join a busy engineering and maintenance team in Birmingham.
⚡ This is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified, apprentice-trained electrician with strong practical experience across electrical installations, repairs, testing, maintenance and fault finding.
The role will involve supporting the day-to-day electrical maintenance of the site, ensuring electrical systems and assets remain safe, compliant and fully operational.
🔧 What You’ll Be Doing:
🔌 Carrying out general electrical installations, repairs and maintenance across the site.
💡 Installing, repairing and replacing sockets, switches, lamps and other electrical components.
🛠️ Carrying out retrofitting and replacement of electrical components and equipment.
⚡ Undertaking electrical rewiring and modification works to existing assets and systems.
🚨 Installing, testing and maintaining emergency lighting systems.
📋 Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with schedules and site requirements.
🔲 Inspecting and carrying out checks on fuse boards and distribution equipment.
🧪 Undertaking PAT testing and associated remedial works.
⚡ Carrying out RCD testing and electrical safety checks.
🔍 Diagnosing electrical faults and completing repairs safely and efficiently.
📑 Completing maintenance records, test results, job sheets and associated compliance documentation accurately.
🦺 Working safely at all times and following relevant Health & Safety procedures, electrical regulations and safe systems of work.
🚨 Responding to reactive maintenance requests and electrical faults as required.
☎️ Participating in an on-call rota of approximately 1 in 9/10 to support out-of-hours maintenance requirements.
⏱️ Supporting additional overtime when required and available.
🤝 Working closely with colleagues, supervisors and other engineering disciplines to ensure reliable site operations.
👨🔧 What We’re Looking For:
🎓 A completed Electrical Apprenticeship with relevant electrical qualifications.
⚡ 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
🛠️ AM2 qualification.
🔧 Strong hands-on experience in electrical installation, maintenance and repair.
💡 Practical experience working with sockets, switches, lighting, lamps and electrical components.
🚨 Experience with emergency lighting installation, testing and maintenance.
🧪 Experience carrying out PAT testing and RCD testing.
🔲 Knowledge and practical experience of fuse boards, distribution equipment and electrical systems.
🔍 Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
📖 Good understanding of electrical regulations, compliance and safe working practices.
📋 Good attention to detail with the ability to complete maintenance and testing documentation accurately.
🧠 Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and respond effectively to reactive maintenance requirements.
💬 Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a wider engineering team.
🚗 A full UK driving licence is required.
☎️ Flexibility and willingness to participate in an on-call rota.
⭐ Desirable:
✔️ Previous experience within Facilities Management, Building Services, Engineering, Manufacturing or Industrial environments
✔️ Experience carrying out electrical PPMs
✔️ Experience with emergency lighting systems
✔️ Experience with electrical testing and inspection
✔️ Experience working within a multi-skilled engineering or facilities team
✔️ Additional electrical or maintenance qualifications
🔐 Important Requirements:
🛂 This position requires a DBS Standard check, therefore the successful candidate must be able to satisfy the requirements of the check.
🎓 Completed Electrical Apprenticeship is required.
⚡ 18th Edition Wiring Regulations is required.
🛠️ AM2 is required.
🚗 A valid full driving licence is required.
☎️ Willingness to participate in an on-call rota of approximately 1 in 9/10 is required.
💼 What’s On Offer:
💷 Competitive Salary
⏱️ Overtime Opportunities Available
☎️ On-call rota approximately 1 in 9/10
⚡ Varied electrical maintenance and installation role
🛠️ Opportunity to work across a wide range of electrical systems and assets
📈 Excellent opportunities for training, development and progression
🎓 Ongoing professional development and support
🏢 Stable, long-term permanent opportunity
🔧 Varied workload covering installations, repairs, testing, PPM and reactive maintenance
⚡ If you're an Electrical Craftsperson or qualified Electrician with an Electrical Apprenticeship, 18th Edition and AM2, and you're looking for a permanent opportunity with excellent overtime potential, we'd love to hear from you
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