Electrical Engineer

Vacancy — Electrical Engineer

The role

Responsible for the safe, efficient and reliable operation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, equipment and associated building services. 

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on electrical installations, plant and equipment, completing detailed job reports on completion.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests, breakdowns and electrical emergencies, diagnosing and rectifying faults efficiently.
• Carry out electrical fault finding, testing, repairs and replacement of defective components and equipment.
• Inspect and maintain electrical distribution systems, including distribution boards, switchgear, isolators, protective devices and associated equipment.
• Carry out inspection and testing of electrical installations and equipment, including emergency lighting systems, where suitably qualified and authorised.
• Identify electrical defects, non-compliances and potential safety risks, recommending and completing appropriate remedial works.
• Assist with the installation, modification, upgrade and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment.
• Ensure all electrical works are completed safely and in accordance with current UK electrical regulations, relevant British Standards, company procedures and site requirements.
• Liaise with management to coordinate maintenance and minimise disruption within occupied residential developments.
• Maintain accurate records of PPMs, reactive works, inspections, test results, defects and remedial works through the company's job reporting/CAFM system.
• Follow safe systems of work, including risk assessments, method statements, isolation procedures and lockout/tagout requirements where applicable.
• Provide technical support during site emergencies and participate in the company's on-call rota.

Skills and experience required

• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer/Electrician, ideally within FM, residential or commercial buildings.
• Strong experience carrying out PPM and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Excellent electrical fault-finding, diagnostic and repair skills.
• Experience working with distribution boards, switchgear, isolators and protective devices.
• Experience carrying out electrical inspection, testing and remedial works.
• Strong understanding of safe isolation procedures, RAMS and general health & safety requirements.
• Good communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work professionally with clients and site management.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent recognised electrical qualification.
• City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations – BS 7671.
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing or equivalent.
• ECS Gold Card / Approved Electrician Card.
• AM2 assessment. 
• Emergency Lighting qualification/training (BS 5266).  
• PAT/In-Service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment qualification.