Electrician

Job DescriptionElectrician PermanentBased in GlasgowWe are looking for an experienced Electrician to join our friendly and dynamic team here at Waterstones in Glasgow. You will be responsible for Installing, Maintaining, Modifying and repairing all Electrical systems in Waterstones stores and Cafes across the Glasgow area. Please note: You will need a full UK driving licence for this role. A van is supplied for your use. This is a Monday to Friday role with no weekend working or call out. What you will be doing Installing, Maintaining, Modifying and repairing all Electrical systems in Waterstones stores and Cafes.Ensuring that Electrical systems adhere to the national electrical safety standards and regulations.Supervise ongoing Electrical system installations and providing technical expertise to installation teams when needed.Identifying Electrical problems and repairing them via store audit process.Advise the company management when to replace electrical and fire safety equipment to prevent hazards.Conducting general electrical systems maintenance and troubleshooting electrical issues with testing equipment.Use wiring diagrams and scope of works to complete minor project refurbishment works.Carry out annual store energy and store condition report audits.Carry out statutory compliance tasks such as Fire Alarm Testing, Emergency Light testing and Portable Appliance testing.Complete any required remedial works and issue certification.Able to undertake other maintenance duties outside your core trade when required, Basic Joinery, Plumbing and decorating, (As you would at home).Ability to manage own workload and prioritise tasks assigned from help desk, CAFM system. What we need from youTime Served Electrician preferably from a FM background.Hold BS7671 18th Edition qualification.UK Driving Licence.Fire Alarm System Servicing and Maintenance qualification Desirable PASMA Tower Scaffold Card desirable.IPAF Card Desirable.Asbestos Awareness, Desirable.Person ProfileAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to explain complex issues and technical concepts to non-technical audiencesAbility to problem solve often thinking outside of the box to solve problemsCalm and professional approachFriendly and approachable nature with great communication skillsTime management skillsAbility to work from instruction and make decisions as needed with minimal supervisionWhy work for WaterstonesAt Waterstones, everything we do is about our customers, and we work hard to provide them with the best possible shopping experience, one that will make them want to visit time and time again. We strive to consistently deliver fantastic customer service, whether recommending a book or a gift, keeping our shops beautifully stocked, helping out in our lovely Caf Ws, or keeping the wheels turning efficiently behind the scenes. Working with us, you will get to use your expertise and enthusiasm to bring to our customers the irreplaceable pleasures of a good bookshop (including a virtual one).In return, you will be working in a role that can make a real difference to Waterstones, work in a friendly and dynamic team and get to benefit from our excellent discount in shops and waterstones.com.If you have the relevant essential experience and you are interested, we would love to hear from you.

Created: 2025-06-17