Electrician

Card Factory plc; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a skilled Electrician to join their Property team, responsible for installations, repairs, and maintenance across Scotland. The ideal candidate should be 18th Edition qualified and have a solid understanding of safety standards. You will work closely with contractors and respond to emergency situations, ensuring compliance and safety in all tasks. Benefits include discounts, financial support, and development opportunities, making this a promising role for the right candidate.

Benefits

25% Card Factory colleague discount

Financial Wellbeing Support

Seasonal incentive schemes

Retail Apprenticeships

Blended learning and development

Discounts across UK retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with skills in installations and repairs.
• Experience maintaining fire alarms and emergency lighting.
• Adept in complying with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance.
• Plan and lay out wiring systems.
• Conduct statutory inspections and remedial works.

Skills

18th Edition qualified

Demonstrable experience

Solid understanding of the National Electric Code

BSI standards knowledge

Current safety protocols

PASMA trained

Asbestos awareness certified

Job description

We’re searching for a skilled and proactive Electrician to join our Property team, covering sites across Scotland. If you’re passionate about keeping buildings safe, functional, and powered up – this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The day to day

You’ll be responsible for carrying out electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance across a variety of locations throughout Scotland. This includes planning and laying out wiring systems, diagnosing faults, and ensuring all work complies with current legislation.

You’ll install and maintain essential systems such asfire alarms andemergency lighting, ensuring they’re fully operational and meet safety standards. You’ll also conduct statutory inspections and complete any necessary remedial works to keep our buildings safe and compliant.

When new stores open, you’ll work alongside shop fit contractors to install fresh electrical systems, including life safety equipment. You’ll respond to emergency call-outs, sometimes working independently outside of trading hours to make buildings safe and secure.

About You

• 18th Edition qualified with demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of the National Electric Code, BSI standards, and current safety protocols.
• PASMA trained and asbestos awareness certified.

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland. In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer. This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey.

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being.

• 25% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Financial Wellbeing Support
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Opportunity to apply for Retail Apprenticeships
• Access to blended learning and development content
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

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