Electrical Engineer

Position Overview

Site Based Electrical Engineer - Facilities Management

Salary: Upto £45,000 (£47,400 OTE with call out rota)

Locations: Uxbridge, Middlesex & Longcross, Surrey

Working hours: 40 hours, this role will cover 2 shift patterns; 7am - 4pm and 9am - 6pm

Call out rota: Currently 1 in every 4 weeks, Monday - Sunday (To be discussed further at interview)

Other key details: Full UK Driving License essential for this role, an electric van is provided to travel between the 2 sites & call out rota.

The role is electrically biased and requires flexibility to undertake other maintenance tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Maintenance and Repair: Conduct planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and routine inspections of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, emergency systems, and plant equipment.
• Perform electrical repairs, replacements, and upgrades to ensure safe and reliable operation of all systems.
• Respond promptly to electrical faults or emergencies, diagnose issues efficiently, and implement effective corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Compliance and Regulation: Ensure all electrical work complies with UK regulations, BS 7671 Wiring Regulations, and relevant codes of practice.
• Carry out periodic testing and inspection of electrical systems, maintaining accurate records of test results and certification.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes, implementing necessary improvements to maintain compliance and best practice standards.

Technical Expertise

• Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues and contractors on electrical systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to integrate electrical systems with wider building services and infrastructure.
• Review electrical designs, drawings, and specifications for new installations or upgrades, ensuring compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
• Although the role is electrically biased, flexibility to undertake other maintenance tasks is expected.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and reports of all maintenance activities, inspections, works completed, outstanding issues, improvement recommendations and test results.
• Support the facilities management team in developing maintenance budgets, forecasts, and expenditure reports.

Callout

• Participate in the out-of-hours callout rota (currently one in four) to provide emergency response support.

Qualifications and Experience

• Recognised UK electrical qualifications such as:
• City & Guilds 2365 Diploma in Electrical Installations or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance and repair within a Facilities Management or building services environment.
• Strong understanding of UK electrical regulations, standards, and safe systems of work.
• Excellent fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Full clean UK driving license with flexibility to travel between sites.