Installation Lead Electrician

The closing date for completed applications for this post is 9am on Friday 13 November 2026 and it is anticipated interviews will take place on Thursday 19 November 2026.

Hours: 37 hours per week. Hours negotiable Monday to Friday

Salary: £43,368-£46,838 (SCP 35-38)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To maintain, improve and, where necessary, renew the quality and standard of all electrical services throughout Rossie, as well as advising the Maintenance Electrician. This post will be based at Rossie and adjacent housing stock. Due to the requirements of the role, there may be some out of hours working.

MAIN TASKS:

• Maintenance Electrical Work

• Equipment Maintenance

• Electrical store keeping and stock control

• Health and safety

• Administration

• Maintenance Mechanical Work

• On Call Rota

Maintenance Electrical Work:

• Undertake various aspects of maintenance electrical work including new installation work and repairing electrical services, lighting, power outlets and distribution, installations and equipment

• Diagnose and repair electrical issues in commercial electrical systems, including fault-finding, rewiring and monitoring

• Advising the Maintenance Electrician when necessary

• Future planning Rossie electrical works

• Liaise with contractors as necessary to ensure understanding and maintenance of Rossie's electrical and mechanical systems

• Ensure good quality workmanship which upholds quality standards, complying with building codes of practice, and following safety requirements

• Work to deliver projects over a set time frame

• Installation works

Equipment Maintenance

• Undertake or delegate regular routine inspection and maintenance of tools and equipment, including power and rechargeable equipment, meters, test equipment, step ladders, tower scaffolding and other estate resources

• Ensure an annual plan of preventive maintenance and checks is established for the whole estate, emergency lighting and BMS systems

Electrical store keeping and stock control:

• Maintain adequate levels of electrical spares and materials to allow full continuity of the electrical maintenance service

• Advise the Site Manager of appropriate stock levels and specify stock requirements to maintain adequate quantities of materials

Health and Safety:

• Observe Health and Safety requirements including legal obligations

• Carry out duties with due regard to potential hazardous materials and substances

• Display adequate and appropriate signage in and around the working areas and provide necessary barriers and precautions to protect persons and buildings

• Maintain the necessary personal protective equipment to carry out duties in a safe and healthy manner

• Adhere to all policies and review risk assessments when appropriate

• When required, issue permits and monitor subcontractors to ensure procedures are being adhered to

• Ensuring Statutory Compliance Inspections and Maintenance Records are up to date when tasks are completed

• Maintain a clean and safe workspace

Administration

• Use appropriate ICT systems daily, such as the electronic work planning software (Jira) to access requests and update records as necessary, ensuring Jira is checked first thing every morning

• Maintain adequate records related to all electrical maintenance work, equipment and materials

Maintenance Mechanical Work

• Undertake various aspects of maintenance mechanical work with regard to the heating and ventilation systems, checking the BMS daily

• Understand the Air Handling System (AHU's) and be able to change filters and belts at regular intervals

• Understand the various heating systems and be able to carry out minor repairs such as (stripping down a burner, cleaning it, changing nozzles, setting up electrodes and re-assembling etc.)

• Be able to isolate sections of the heating systems in order to carry out local repairs such as (changing pumps, radiators etc.)

• Monitor the levels of the fuel storage tanks and advise the Site Manager when to order fuel

• Organise the servicing of the boilers across Rossie in line with manufacturer’s servicing schedules ensuring are all maintained in good working order and maintenance recorded

On Call Rota

The Maintenance Team are included in a rota system to maintain the viability, safety and security of the business consistently throughout the 7-day week. If the Maintenance Team are unable to resolve a complex electrical issue, the call out will be passed to the Installation Lead Electrician or the Maintenance Electrician, depending who is on call. Any call out will be a minimum of 4 hours pay.

These key tasks are not intended to be exhaustive but highlight a number of major tasks of the post. The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties which might reasonably be expected and which form part of the function of the post.

There will be team working within the Business & Facilities team and there will be a requirement to help assist colleagues.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Physical:

• This post requires a significant amount of physical activity which may include working in confined spaces, at height and lifting, carrying and fitting a diverse range of materials

• The post will require travel using Rossie vehicles to transport equipment and materials

• Keyboard skills required for completion of paperwork, job reports and e-communication

Mental:

• Frequent and intense periods of concentration e.g. when working on electrical systems

• Prioritising work, which may involve changes to agreed work plans to respond to emergency requirements

• Speak to line manager in first instance when needed

• Use supervision

Emotional

• Dealing with periods of high workload

• Always maintaining measured and professional attitude and approach

• Use supervision

HEALTH & SAFETY STATEMENT:

As an employee of Rossie, you will fulfil the health and safety responsibilities specific to your role as set out in the Health and Safety Policy to support our vision and aims. You will assist in the achievement of compliance with statutory provisions and Health and Safety Policy objectives. You are required to take all reasonable care for yourself and others, undertake any training relevant to your position, participate in Health and Safety initiatives and make full and proper use of any control measures provided to reduce or eliminate risks to Health and Safety.

Please note this job description is to provide a clear and concise statement of the main tasks and activities of the post, and it is not intended as an exhaustive list of every aspect of the post holder's duties.  All the above duties will be carried out in line with Rossie policies and procedures. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Knowledge Base (Essential):

• Electrical installation and maintenance

• Electrical systems and plant knowledge

• Work completions sign off

• Advise and plan works

Knowledge Base (Desirable):

• Smart home and programming experience

Education & Training (Essential):

• Appropriate apprenticeship in a related electrical discipline.

• Recognised national qualification from a formal apprenticeship (SQA level 3 or C&G)

• Successful completion of at least 17th Edition Wiring Regulation course

Education & Training (Desirable):

• Successful completion of an electrical Inspection and Testing course

• Completion of relevant PASMA and IPAF courses (or equivalent) related to working at height

Experience (Essential):

• Maintaining electrical systems

• Undertaking electrical installation work

• Working on 3 phase industrial equipment

• Fault finding, diagnosis and rectification

• Contributing to, and working within, a multi-disciplinary team

• Developing maintenance schedules

Experience (Desirable):

• Maintaining mechanical services

• Maintaining emergency generators

• Working alone

• Working in a team

• Working in sensitive areas

Skills (Essential):

• Ability to analyse and interpret system faults

• Problem solving abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to prioritise own workload

• Good ICT skills, relevant to role

Skills (Desirable):

• Forward thinking

Qualities (Essential):

• A positive mindset and a can-do attitude

• Accountability for work

Qualities (Desirable):

• Methodical thinking

Full Clean Driving Licence (Essential)

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