Facilities Technician - (Electrical Bias)

Job Title:Facilities Technician (Electrical Bias) Location:Gilwell Park, Chingford, E4 7QW Salary:£34,465 per annum (Band D, Level 3, incl. London weighting & market supplement) Contract Type:Permanent, on-site role Working Hours:35 hours per week About Us & The Role Join our fast-paced, supportive Facilities team at Scouts HQ and help keep our buildings and estates running smoothly, enabling thousands of young people to enjoy life-changing adventures each year. We’re looking for a skilled and motivatedFacilities Technicianwith a strong electrical background who’s confident working across a wide range of maintenance tasks. From fault finding, modifications, new installation, and repairs to compliance checks and planned preventative maintenance, you’ll play a hands-on role in keeping our sites safe, functional, and fit for purpose. What you’ll be doing as ourFacilities Technician : Carrying out electrical installs, maintenance, testing, and fault diagnosis across sites Supporting general building & maintenance works (basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, etc.) Managing and prioritising tasks using our CAFM system Ensuring safety compliance across all work and documentation Collaborating with contractors and supporting projects and upgrades What you’ll bring as our Facilities Technician: Experience with electrical systems (single/three phase, SWA, BS 7671) Good knowledge of H&S, compliance, and building maintenance standards A team player with strong initiative and a proactive, can-do attitude Comfortable using digital systems and interpreting technical documentation Physically fit and able to work outdoors and at height 18th Edition certifications and a driving license is required This is a great opportunity to work in a varied, hands-on role with a highly skilled team, where no two days are the same and your work makes a real impact. ??Benefits: We are an award-winning Charity of the Year(Charity Times Awards 2022)with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country. 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas Flexible working hours Work in a way that suits you, your role, and your department Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary Family-friendly employer with generous family leave Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub For a full list of our benefits, click . Closing date for applications: 11:59 pmWednesday 30th July 2025 Interviews will be held in person, week commencing Monday 18th August 2025 The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices. Strictly no agencies.

Created: 2025-07-18