Electrical Day Engineer in Camden Town)

PRS Recruitment Services; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Day Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team at a prestigious university site. This exciting role offers excellent career progression opportunities and involves delivering essential maintenance and repair services across various systems and equipment. The successful candidate will work in a high-profile environment, ensuring safety compliance and effective fault-finding. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, you'll gain valuable experience while supporting the induction and training of new staff. If you're passionate about electrical engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive repair and maintenance services across university buildings.
• Conduct diagnostic and fault-finding tasks to ensure system reliability.
• Perform planned preventative and reactive maintenance duties.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Building Maintenance

Fault Finding

Safety Compliance

Multi-Trade Skills

Education

Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

NVQ/C&G Level 3 Qualification

17th Edition Electrical Qualification

Tools

Mobile Electronic Devices

Hand and Power Tools

Job description

Day Electrical Engineer – Prestigious University Site

Location: Prestigious University Site

Hours: Monday to Friday, rotational shifts between 6 am – 7 pm

Role Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Day Electrical Engineer to join their team at a prestigious university site. This position offers excellent career progression opportunities and valuable experience within a high-profile environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive services, collaborating with General Maintenance Assistants as needed.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintenance & Repairs: Deliver comprehensive repair and maintenance services for systems, plant, and equipment across all university buildings.
2. Shift Work: Operate on a rotational schedule, with potential shifts between 6 am – 7 pm, Monday to Friday.
3. Safety & Compliance: Execute tasks safely and effectively, adhering to safety legislation, manufacturer manuals, and company health & safety procedures.
4. Fault Finding: Conduct diagnostic and fault-finding tasks to ensure system reliability.
5. Asset Management: Maintain and update asset registers accurately.
6. PPM & Reactive Maintenance: Perform statutory, mandatory, planned preventative, and reactive maintenance duties.
7. Interpretation & Execution: Accurately interpret instructions, drawings, and specifications.
8. New Installations: Assist in setting out new work, identifying required materials, and collecting relevant tools and equipment.
9. Versatility: Undertake a range of duties, including tasks outside the primary trade area.
10. Tool & Equipment Use: Utilize hand and power tools, measuring instruments, and equipment safely and effectively.
11. Pre-Installation Inspections: Conduct pre-installation inspections and assess services required for new equipment and minor installation improvements.
12. Defect Reporting: Conduct site-based surveys and report defects to the appropriate manager.
13. Insurance Inspections: Prepare plant and equipment for independent insurance inspections to ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
14. Multi-Trade Skills: Gain skills in other trades through suitable training and perform various maintenance tasks.
15. Contractor Oversight: Occasionally oversee the work of service contractors.
16. Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with the Asset Manager regarding plant, equipment, and building fabric failures, and request necessary goods and services.
17. Hazardous Work: Work safely in hazardous areas, confined spaces, and on contaminated equipment using appropriate PPE.
18. Team Support: Instruct and support colleagues in specific work aspects.
19. Administration: Complete daily admin tasks, including timely completion of work dockets, tickets, and logbooks.
20. Software & Systems: Use relevant software systems, including PDAs, CAFM systems, BMS, work permits, and ordering systems, with proper training.
21. Emergency Support: Assist with emergency work outside of normal hours when required.
22. Training & Development: Support induction and training of new starters, apprentices, and maintenance staff as part of personal development.
23. Equipment Handling: Use ladders, scaffolding, and other equipment safely.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent NVQ/C&G Level 3 qualification.
• Knowledge of emergency lighting fundamentals and maintenance.
• 17th Edition electrical qualification, with a willingness to undertake the 18th Edition.
• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety regulations related to the construction industry.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong knowledge of building maintenance and electrical systems.
• Ability to record detailed and accurate repair information.
• Proficiency in using mobile electronic devices (handhelds) for work management.