Electrical-Biased Maintenance Engineer for Lab & Office

Ellison Institute of Technology; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Bonus

25 days holiday

Job summary

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) in Oxford seeks a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with an Electrical Bias to join our Engineering and Maintenance Team. Core hours are Mon–Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm, with occasional weekend work to support operations in our office and laboratory facilities.

The role combines electrical and building services knowledge to keep laboratories and office environments safe, compliant, and fully operational.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent).
• Strong electrical fault-finding, maintenance, and troubleshooting experience.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and building services systems.
• Experience in commercial, scientific, laboratory, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or high-spec buildings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across electrical, mechanical, and building services systems.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs to electrical systems, building infrastructure, plant, equipment, and laboratories.
• Maintain critical site services to ensure reliability, performance, and compliance.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, modification, and improvement of site equipment and systems.
• Supervise contractors and oversee permit-to-work activities.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities and inspections.
• Support weekend activities to minimise disruption to operations.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Building services

Contractor management

Safety & compliance

Team collaboration

Independent working

Planning & organization

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification

Tools

BMS

CMMS

Job description

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) in Oxford seeks a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with an Electrical Bias to join our Engineering and Maintenance Team. Core hours are Mon–Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm, with occasional weekend work to support operations in our office and laboratory facilities.

The role combines electrical and building services knowledge to keep laboratories and office environments safe, compliant, and fully operational.