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Installation & Maintenance Electrician

The Big Cat Sanctuary is seeking an experienced and motivated Installation & Maintenance Electrician to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills in a truly unique and rewarding environment, helping to maintain and improve vital infrastructure that supports our animals, visitors, and staff. If you’re passionate about your trade, safety-conscious, and ready for something different, this could be the role for you.

About the Role:

As our dedicated Electrician, you will carry out reactive, planned, and preventative electrical work across our diverse site. From fault-finding and repairs to commissioning and maintaining lighting systems, security and fire alarms, and more — your work will directly support our mission and keep everything running smoothly.

You’ll work with minimal supervision but be a strong team player, capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Diagnose and repair electrical issues across single and 3-phase commercial and domestic systems

·        Conduct routine maintenance, testing, and ensure installations meet manufacturer standards

·        Deliver high-quality workmanship in line with safety requirements and building codes

·        Carry out quality control checks on both internal and external electrical works

·        Install and maintain containment, wiring, data networks, fire alarms, and more

·        Inspect and repair electrical components including transformers, motors, and circuit breakers

·        Specify and install new supplies to buildings and plant equipment

·        Ensure up-to-date knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation

Requirements:

• Relevant electrical qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Maintenance)
• Strong experience with:
  • ECIR, PAT, RCD/RCBO testing, thermal imaging, and motor testing
  • Single and 3-phase installations and commissioning
• IT/data network cabling installation and
• Thorough understanding of IET Wiring Regulations and electrical safety
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and diagrams
• Working knowledge of Risk Assessments & Safe Systems of Work
• Broad building services and general maintenance knowledge
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (with ability to learn bespoke systems)
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (The Big Cat Sanctuary is not accessible by public transport)
• Right to Work in the UK (British Citizen, Indefinite Leave to Remain, EEA Citizen with Settled Status, or valid Visa/Work Permit)

What We Offer:

·        Permanent, full-time role (40 hours a week, 08.00-17.00 Mon-Fri)

·        Starting salary dependent on experience and qualifications

·        28 days’ paid annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

·        Full uniform and PPE provided

·        Staff discounts, employee assistance programme, and team events

·        A unique working environment where no two days are the same!