Lighting Electrician

Lighting Electrician
Location: Midlands & South East (Working day starts from Long Eaton area, Nottingham)
Salary: £36,401.91 + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established facilities maintenance provider, seeking a reliable and experienced Lighting Technician to join their mobile engineering team.
Working alongside an electrician's mate, you'll meet daily around the Long Eaton area, with your working day starting from that point. The role involves travel across the Midlands and South East, and includes one overnight stay per week (or two nights per fortnight) to support wider coverage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planned and reactive maintenance on a range of lighting systems across large-format retail environments
• Emergency call-out response and fault diagnostics
• Working alongside a lighting mate and representing the business to clients professionally
• Ensuring all paperwork, maintenance logs, and service reports are accurately completed
• Managing tools, plant hire, and materials in accordance with company procedures
• Conducting lighting surveys and advising on non-repairable faults and replacement options
• Supporting wider engineering teams as needed and ensuring quality and safety standards are upheld

What We're Looking For:
Essential:

• Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience maintaining and repairing a variety of lighting types (LED, fluorescent, low voltage, car park lighting, etc.)
• Comfortable working at heights with access equipment
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• IPAF 1b, 3a, 3b certification
• Experience in supermarket or retail maintenance environments
• Familiarity with lighting layouts, cable types, load balancing, and fault diagnosis

What's On Offer:

• Salary: £36,401.91 per annum
• Fully equipped van with fuel card
• Company tools, phone, and tablet
• 33 days holiday
• Structured training (including OEM and health & safety modules)
• Overnight stay expenses fully covered (typically 1 night/week or 2 nights/fortnight)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected engineering team within a stable and growing business. If you're an experienced lighting technician looking for a role that rewards your effort and supports your career, get in touch or apply today.

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