Maintenance Engineer/Electrician - Ref - VAC-22171


Company:	Blueprint Recruitment
Salary:	from £20 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dumfries
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

Our client in the Dumfries area, requires a Maintenance Engineer/Electrician on a temporary basis, with the possibility of extension

£20.00 p/h + PAYE + Holiday Pay + Pension

Hours - Mon - Thurs - 08.00 - 16.00 with 30mins for lunch & Friday 08.00 - 13.00

The Maintenance Engineer - Electrical, will support the Estates Management team in all aspects of Estates work to provide a comprehensive repairs and maintenance service for SP&N and TP&N distribution systems, including work to small power, inspection and testing, work to final circuits and lighting.

There will be a requirement for you to periodically work on call hours, and you may need to travel to other establishments and areas.

Carry out reactive and planned maintenance and minor works throughout the establishment as instructed to all electrical plant, equipment and systems.

Maintain a safe and healthy working environment through regular checking and testing of electrical appliances and installations in accordance with relevant legislation. Participating in an "on call" rota for emergency repairs. It is expected that you will be able to attend your home establishment within 60 minutes of being called out. You will also provide area coverage when required.

Monitor and adjust electrical control systems to ensure optimum performance within guidelines as well as electrical inspection and testing.

To provide technical support and advice on electrical and electronic issues to the Technical Manager and other staff as necessary.

Assume practical responsibility for all electrical installations, and provide timely pre- emptive condition reports to the Technical Manager.

Assess and order parts and equipment necessary for individual tasks, in conjunction with the administrator

Essential Qualifications

Have served a recognised apprenticeship and have obtained a qualification in an electrical discipline to a minimum of SVQ Level 3 or equivalent..

Hold a current electrical qualification in electrical installations, for example City and Guilds 2382 or BS7671 (18th Edition).

Essential Experience

Have experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems and installations in an industrial/commercial environment including SP&N, TP&N systems and including carrying electrical / electronic systems maintenance and repairs

Have awareness of other basic maintenance and repair tasks (for example, mechanical and building works maintenance and repairs), or be willing to develop these skills.

Have experience in inspection and testing on electrical systems and installations.

Knowledge & skills

Self-motivated with the ability to make decisions and resolve problems within clearly defined parameters.

Sound knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (Safe Systems of Work).

Ability to interpret from drawings, instructions and specifications.

Full driving license that enables the person to drive in the UK, however SPS is willing to consider proposals put forward by applicants to carry out the duties by any other means.

If you're interested in this role, please apply via this advert, or contact myself Steven Mitchell, on any of my contact details below.

Tel - 01592 631644

Email - smitchell@blueprint-recruitment.co.uk

Please note that we never send CV's out without your prior consent. Blueprint Recruitment Limited offers the services of an employment agency for permanent work and an employment business for temporary work.

"Blueprint Recruitment deliver excellence & set market standards."

*Direct PAYE Contracts: pay + holidays + pension. Not Umbrella or CIS - NO payroll fees*

Essential requirements

Essential Qualifications Have served a recognised apprenticeship and have obtained a qualification in an electrical discipline to a minimum of SVQ Level 3 or equivalent.. Hold a current electrical qualification in electrical installations, for example City and Guilds 2382 or BS7671 (18th Edition). Essential Experience Have experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems and installations in an industrial/commercial environment including SP&N, TP&N systems and including carrying electrical / electronic systems maintenance and repairs Have awareness of other basic maintenance and repair tasks (for example, mechanical and building works maintenance and repairs), or be willing to develop these skills. Have experience in inspection and testing on electrical systems and installations. Knowledge & skills Self-motivated with the ability to make decisions and resolve problems within clearly defined parameters. Sound knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (Safe Systems of Work). Ability to interpret from drawings, instructions and specifications. Full driving license that enables the person to drive in the UK, however SPS is willing to consider proposals put forward by applicants to carry out the duties by any other means.

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