Electrician

A leading contractor and facilities management company is seeking a skilled Electrician to join the team in the Gateshead area, on a full time, permanent basis. Having been established for over 30 years they are a forward thinking business, with an excellent reputation. Responsibilities: * Carry out the safe installation, servicing, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment within industrial and commercial environments * Perform routine inspections, testing, diagnostics, and fault-finding on LV/MV systems, control panels, plant equipment, and building services * Ensure all electrical work is completed to a high standard of safety, quality, and efficiency, in full compliance with current electrical regulations, standards, and site procedures * Respond promptly to electrical breakdowns, faults, and emergency call-outs to minimise downtime and maintain operational continuity * Accurately complete job reports, test certificates, risk assessments, and records of materials used and time spent Requirements * NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in Electrical * 18th Edition (Essential) * 2391 (desireable) * ECS gold card (Essential) * Full UK driving licence * Background in a installation and maintenance * This full-time role includes participation in an optional on-call rota for out-of-hours breakdown support. This is a permanent position, and Coleman James are acting as an Employment Agency