Tax-Efficient Income | Free Accommodation and Meals | Two UK Return Flights Each Year | 33 Days' Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays | 5% Site Allowance | 10% Annual Tour Bonus

Are you a qualified Electrician looking for a unique overseas opportunity? Join Mitie's Electrical Maintenance Team supporting the British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) estate and help maintain the infrastructure that underpins critical UK Defence operations in the Falkland Islands.

You will deliver planned preventative maintenance, electrical installations, inspections, testing, fault finding and reactive repairs across a diverse portfolio of technical, operational and domestic facilities. This is an opportunity to develop your career in a rewarding Defence environment while experiencing life in one of the world's most distinctive overseas locations.

Life in the Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands offer a distinctive overseas lifestyle, with remarkable scenery, wildlife and outdoor activities. Free accommodation, meals and UK travel support help you settle in and make the most of the experience while developing your career in a supportive Defence environment.

What You Will Receive

• Tax-Efficient Income: Benefit from a simplified income tax structure, helping you maximise your take-home pay and saving potential.
• Free Accommodation and Meals: Receive free single accommodation and three meals each day, helping you retain more of your earnings.
• Two UK Return Flights Each Year: Stay connected with family and friends.
• 33 Days' Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays: Take time to rest, travel and recharge.
• Free Gym and Swimming Pool Access: Access CrossFit, yoga, spin classes, squash, swimming and more.
• Professional Development: Access learning opportunities in business, science, arts and languages.
• Additional Financial Benefits: Receive a 5% site allowance each month and a 10% tour bonus each year.
• Relocation Support: Benefit from dedicated onboarding and experienced teams who will help you settle into island life.
• Career-Defining Experience: Play an important role in supporting high-profile UK Defence operations.
• Unique Lifestyle: Live and work in one of the world's most remote and fascinating British Overseas Territories.

What You Will Do

• Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, inspection, testing and repair of low-voltage electrical systems across the Ministry of Defence estate.
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to maintain operational availability and compliance.
• Undertake fault finding, diagnostics and remedial works on electrical installations and equipment.
• Maintain, repair and test hazardous area systems, catering equipment and fire alarm systems.
• Work from electrical drawings, installation diagrams, circuit diagrams and line schematics.
• Update technical drawings and maintenance records where required to ensure accurate asset information.
• Advise management on ageing equipment, compliance risks and replacement requirements.
• Complete maintenance documentation, labour records and work dockets accurately and on time.
• Respond to emergency call-outs and operational requirements when required.
• Support wider maintenance and infrastructure activities across the estate.

What You Will Work On

• Low-voltage electrical installations and distribution systems.
• Technical, operational, domestic and support facilities across the BFSAI estate.
• Electrical inspections, testing, certification and compliance activities.
• Fire alarm systems, catering equipment and specialist electrical assets.
• Planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance programmes.

What You Need

Essential

• BS 7671 18th Edition qualification or equivalent.
• City & Guilds Electrical Installation qualification or equivalent.
• BS 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification or equivalent.
• Experience carrying out electrical installation and maintenance of low-voltage systems.
• Strong knowledge of inspection, testing, fault finding and remedial works.
• Knowledge of Permit to Work systems.
• Ability to read and interpret installation drawings, circuit diagrams and line schematics.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Full driving licence with the ability to transfer and use it overseas.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• City & Guilds qualification in the Design, Installation, Commissioning and Certification of Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting Systems, or equivalent.
• Authorised Person (Electrical) experience.
• Completion of a recognised electrical apprenticeship.
• Experience working within a Ministry of Defence environment.
• Experience working overseas or in remote locations.
• Experience within building services, facilities management, Defence or similar engineering environments.

Pre-employment Checks

Appointment is subject to successful local vetting, the required security clearance and medical screening.

What Success Looks Like

• Maintaining safe, compliant and fully operational electrical systems across the estate.
• Delivering high-quality work first time with minimal rework or operational disruption.
• Accurately completing maintenance records and compliance documentation.
• Contributing positively to team performance while working effectively with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrating a proactive approach to safety, problem solving and continuous improvement.

Ready for Your Next Move?

If you are a qualified Electrician seeking a rewarding overseas role where your expertise supports critical UK Defence infrastructure, we would like to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career while experiencing the unique lifestyle and opportunities the Falkland Islands have to offer.