Job Description
Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Reactive / PPM)
Location: Southeast region
Industry: Commercial Facilities Maintenance & Building Projects
Client: Leading commercial Facilities Maintenance and building project organisation in the South East, serving blue-chip clients across facilities maintenance, building projects, electrical works, and statutory compliance.
Responsibilities:
Operate across the following postcodes: OX, WD, MK, LU, AL, HA, SL, UB, EN, HP (occasional work outside this area may be required).
Cover reactive electrical call-outs for key clients in the hospitality and retail sectors.
Attend and respond to reactive repairs within set SLA s and KPI s.
Log all job details using handheld device applications for further action.
Demonstrate knowledge and make informed decisions to achieve quality, cost and time objectives.
Work independently to perform fault analysis and repairs, reporting any further works required.
Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, providing technical support when required.
Support the team to ensure all work is carried out safely and in compliance with regulations.
Maintain a proactive approach to Health & Safety.
Be available for out-of-hours emergency works based on the agreed duty engineer rota, with a minimum requirement of being on call once per calendar month.
Areas of Work:
You will be expected to cover as many of the following aspects as possible (work will be allocated according to each engineer s strengths and skillset):
Electrical installation repairs
Extract fans, motors and controls
Supply fans, motors and controls
Switchgear & bonding
Circuit protection
Metering systems
Surge protection equipment
Intercom / call systems
Signage
Sump pumps and controls
Drainage pumps and controls
Water heating appliances and controls
Electric water boilers
Electric heaters (internal & external) and controls
Lighting and controls
Fire detection & alarm systems (conventional / open protocol addressable)
Emergency lighting systems
HVAC equipment supplies & controls (230v mains operated)
Other equipment supplies
Portable appliances (e.g., cable repairs)
Voltage optimisers & regulators
EICRs
Planned Electrical PPMs:
Emergency Lighting
Fire Alarm
PAT
Voltage Optimising Equipment
EICRs
Qualifications & Skills:
Minimum NVQ Level 3 (or higher)
18th Edition essential
Testing & installing experience and qualification preferred
CSCS card desirable but not essential
High degree of quality awareness and structured problem-solving approach
Experience in reactive and small project maintenance desirable
Team player with a willingness for further development
Able to work at heights
Ability to report clear and concise information
In-depth understanding of the trade with proven experience and ability to resolve all types of repair within the skillset
Comfortable using iPhone/iPad and Android devices
High degree of flexibility and motivation
Ability to work under pressure
Willing to work some weekends and overtime as required
Full driving licence
Ideally IPAF and MEWP trained/qualified (training provided if required)
Experience in the hospitality sector preferred (not essential)
Proven work experience on fire alarm systems from an electrical aspect
Can do attitude and ability to cope with change during emergencies
Package:
Superb working environment
Competitive pay
Career progression opportunities
Pension
Company van with fuel card
Power tools provided
Tablet provided
Uniform supplied
Paid holiday
Overtime opportunities
£40 phone bill covered
10 miles per day personal use
Overtime rates from time and a half, and double time for out of hours and weekend work