Job Title:
Maintenance Technician (Electrical Bias)
Location:
Millom, England, United Kingdom
Role Type:
Permanent – Full Time
Package: Competitive + Benefits
Role ID: SF20315
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Maintenance Technician (Electrical) at our Eskmeals site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Maintenance Technician (Electrical), you'll play a key role in maintaining the operational availability, safety and reliability of critical site infrastructure within a secure defence environment.
Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, fault finding and reactive repairs across a range of electrical systems and building services equipment. This is a predominantly electrical role, supporting the maintenance of lighting, power distribution, sockets and electrical infrastructure across the site. You'll spend much of your time out on site inspecting, testing, fault finding and repairing equipment, while also having the opportunity to develop additional skills through training on systems such as fire alarms and air conditioning equipment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across site facilities and infrastructure
Diagnosing faults and completing repairs to electrical systems, lighting circuits, power supplies and associated equipment
Undertaking inspection, testing and maintenance activities in accordance with site procedures and statutory requirements
Supporting the maintenance of building services systems including fire alarms and HVAC equipment
Ensuring all work is completed safely and in compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements
Working collaboratively with the wider Estates and Maintenance team to support business operations
Essential experience of the Maintenance Technician (Electrical):
Proven experience carrying out electrical maintenance, fault finding and repairs
Experience within facilities management, manufacturing, industrial, defence or building services environments
Strong understanding of electrical systems including lighting, power and distribution equipment
Experience delivering planned preventative and reactive maintenance activities
Ability to work independently whilst managing competing priorities
Full UK driving licence
Essential qualifications for the Maintenance Technician (Electrical):
18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
Desirable qualifications for the Maintenance Technician (Electrical):
Electrical Testing & Inspection qualification (2391 or equivalent)
CompEx qualification
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at our Eskmeals site. Set working times are 7:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am – 12:30pm Friday. This is a fully site-based role with no shift pattern.
Full training will be provided on site-specific systems and equipment. Opportunities to develop through Authorised Person (AP) qualifications and additional technical training. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites may occasionally be required.
Eskmeals
Located on the Cumbrian coastline, the Eskmeals site supports a range of critical defence and technology programmes. The site combines specialist infrastructure, engineering expertise and operational support services to help deliver innovative solutions for national security and defence customers.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
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Our Recruitment Process:
At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing
[email protected] . One of our recruitment team will contact you.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture . www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq
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Our Benefits
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
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