Electrician

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

Job summary

A leading greeting card retailer in Scotland is seeking a skilled Electrician to join their Property team. You will be responsible for electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance across various locations. The ideal candidate will possess an 18th Edition qualification and experience in similar roles. This position offers numerous benefits, including colleague discounts and development opportunities.

Benefits

25% colleague discount in-store and online

Save As You Earn scheme

Financial Wellbeing Support

Financial Education Tools

Salary Advance

Seasonal incentive schemes

Opportunity to apply for Retail Apprenticeships

Access to blended learning and development content

Discounted mobile phone contracts

Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar electrical role required.
• Familiar with current safety legislation and protocols.
• Capable of working independently during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical systems across multiple sites.
• Conduct statutory inspections of fire alarms and emergency lighting.
• Respond to emergency call-outs, ensuring safety compliance.

Skills

18th Edition qualification

Understanding of National Electric Code

BSI standards knowledge

Safety protocols understanding

PASMA trained

Asbestos awareness certified

Job description

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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.

About The Job

We’re looking for an Electrician to carry 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 as fire alarms and emergency 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.

Why join us

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.

Benefits

• 25% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Financial Education Tools
• Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Opportunity to apply for Retail Apprenticeships
• Access to blended learning and development content
• Discounted mobile phone contracts
• 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.

No agencies, please.