Site-based Electrician
| Company: | Sherwoods (SW) Ltd |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Falmouth, TR10 9FE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 24 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job DescriptionWant an electrical role where you can own your patch, see the results of your work and be part of a team that backs you?We're looking for two Site-Based Electricians to keep two busy university campuses in the Falmouth area safe, compliant and running smoothly. You'll be our electrical presence on site, mostly working independently, with a mix of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs. You'll build good working relationships with the campus facilities team, and you'll have Sherwoods' wider engineering team behind you.What we offerA salary of £35,000 – £42,000, depending on experience and qualificationsA regular working pattern: 40 hours, Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pmEnhanced rates for any weekend or out-of-hours workA site-based role where you get to know the customer and the campusTraining and development opportunities in a supportive, engineer-owned business About the jobCarrying out PPM and reactive electrical repairs across the campus, right first time and within customer SLAsEstimating works, including a full scope and materials list, before submitting to the customerKeeping the customer updated at the start, during and at the end of each jobRecording completed works and follow-ups accurately on our job management system and customer portalsSupporting compliance audits, making sure they're completed on timeLiaising with suppliers and subcontractors to order materials and arrange further visitsWorking safely, following our health and safety policies and RAMs at all timesLooking after your allocated work vehicle, where applicable What you’ll needEssentialLevel 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Buildings, Structures and the Environment)18th Edition and AM2Experience in a commercial or maintenance environmentFull UK driving licenceGCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 (or equivalent)Strong communication skills, and confidence dealing with people at all levelsA proactive approach to problem solving, with experience of compiling specifications and workflowsStrong technical knowledge and a genuine enjoyment of passing on your experienceWillingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check DesirableCity & Guilds 2391-52 Inspection and Testing of Electrical InstallationsProject management experienceGood IT skillsIOSH health and safety training What sort of person you areYou take ownership of your workmanship and stay calm when things get busy. You're flexible, reliable and quality-driven, with excellent timekeeping and attendance. You work well with all kinds of people and share our values: Adaptable, Committed, Honest and Fun. About SherwoodsSherwoods is a regional leader in facilities maintenance, delivering electrical, gas, plumbing and building fabric services across the South West. We're owned and run by engineers, so we understand the job, and we value you for who you are and the attributes you bring. Apply nowNo perfect CV needed — send what you’ve got. Everyone gets a response.Salary35000 - 42000 GBP (yearly)