Electrician

Electrician

Department: Facilities

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Minehead

Description

To maintain, repair and ensure the safe operation of all electrical systems across the resort. The Resort Electrician supports the delivery of a safe, compliant and high-quality environment for guests and team members by carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across accommodation, leisure facilities, entertainment venues, fairground areas and back-of-house operations. 

General Duties & Key Accountabilities

Electrical Maintenance & Repairs  

• Diagnose and repair faults on electrical systems, plant and equipment. 
• Maintain electrical distribution systems, lighting, power supplies and control panels. 
• Support the installation and commissioning of new electrical equipment and upgrades. 
• Ensure minimal disruption to guests and operations when completing works. 

  Safety & Compliance  

• Ensure all electrical work complies with current regulations (e.g. BS 7671 Wiring Regulations). 
• Carry out routine safety checks, testing and inspections. 
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, testing and certification. 
• Support statutory compliance including emergency lighting, fire alarm interfaces and PAT testing. 
• Follow safe systems of work, risk assessments and permit-to-work procedures. 
• Respond to emergency call-outs and support incident response when required. 

 Operational Support  

• Support operational teams with electrical requirements for events, entertainment and seasonal attractions. 
• Assist with fairground and leisure electrical systems where required. 
• Liaise with contractors and oversee electrical works carried out by third parties. 
• Ensure tools, materials and parts are available and stock levels maintained. 
• Work collaboratively with the wider maintenance and facilities team. 

 Guest & Team Experience  

• Work in a professional and guest-focused manner when operating in public areas. 
• Provide technical advice and support to resort departments. 
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in all work areas and plant rooms.  

Experience & Qualification Requirements

• City & Guilds and or/Diploma, or NEICH 
• Proven experience as a qualified electrician in a commercial or multi-site environment. 
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills. 
• Knowledge of electrical systems within hospitality, leisure or similar environments (desirable). 
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload. 
• Good communication and teamwork skills. 
• Flexible approach to working hours and operational demands.