Electrical Engineer

Manpower UK; Cowley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Recruitment are working with an established college in Oxford City Centre to recruit a Full-Time Electrical Engineer. The role is permanent with a salary of £43,500 per annum, and includes out-of-hours call outs on a rota basis. A full UK driving licence is required.

Closing date for applications is 18th November 2026. The successful candidate will perform electrical maintenance across college buildings, inspect and test installations, diagnose faults, and support events out of hours as

Qualifications

• Proven technical competence in electrical installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing.
• Experience in BS 7671 compliant electrical work.
• Formal electrical qualifications and safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance, repair, and installation work across College buildings.
• Inspect, test, and maintain electrical installations and equipment including emergency systems.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs, rewiring, and replacements as required.
• Provide electrical support for out-of-hours College events and conferences.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Electrical installation

Record keeping

Health and safety

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

Apprenticeship in electrical

18th Edition Certification

Job description

Manpower Recruitment are working with an established college in Oxford City Centre and are looking for a Full-Time Electrical Engineer.

The role is a full time, Permanent role and the salary offered is £43500pa, with duties of out of hour call outs on a rota basis.

Full time, Permanent, salary: £43500pa. Duties include out of hour call outs on a rota basis. Full UK Driving licence required. Closing date for applications is 18th November 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Services
  • Carry out electrical maintenance, repair, and installation work across College buildings independently and in accordance with statutory requirements and the current edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
  • Inspect, test, and maintain electrical installations and equipment, including fixed wiring, lighting, sockets, emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, and associated electrical plant.
  • Diagnose electrical faults and undertake repairs, rewiring, circuit maintenance, adaptations, and replacements as required.
  • Provide electrical support for out-of-hours College events and conferences where required.
• General Repairs and Maintenance
  • Undertake planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on building services, systems, and equipment across the College estate, working without constant supervision.
  • Complete routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections, including water hygiene, emergency lighting, fire safety, and other statutory or operational checks.
  • Carry out minor and medium-scale building repairs, including work on furniture, fittings, doors, windows, and other structural elements.
  • Undertake general building tasks, including fabrication, repair, and finishing work, to a high standard.
  • Support out-of-hours events during term time and the summer conference season.
• Records, Safety, and Teamwork
  • Maintain accurate and timely manual and electronic records, including work requests, PPM checks, stores requisitions, time allocation, and statutory documentation.
  • Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation, College procedures, risk assessments, and method statements.
  • Report unsafe practices, defective installations, or faulty equipment promptly to the appropriate manager.
  • Maintain tidy workshops and stores and assist with the management of tools, materials, and equipment inventory.
  • Participate in the Maintenance Department on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support as required.
  • Present a professional, approachable, and customer-focused manner, acting as a positive ambassador for the College.
  • Attend training and development activities to maintain and update electrical, maintenance, and statutory compliance knowledge.
  • Undertake other duties appropriate to the role, supporting a collaborative "one team" approach across the College.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven technical competence in electrical installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing, including reactive, planned, and preventative work.
• Demonstrable experience of electrical work carried out in accordance with the current IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Formal qualification in Electrical Installation, together with current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Significant experience of Building Management Systems (BMS) and knowledge of plant and boiler-room controls.
• Ability to respond promptly and effectively to urgent or emergency maintenance issues.
• Strong organisational skills, with a methodical, tidy, and safety-conscious approach.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, prioritise workload, and follow instructions.
• Good customer service skills and a professional manner.
• IT literacy, including confidence using computers or tablets for record-keeping.
• Awareness of relevant health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Willingness to learn and flexibility to undertake varied maintenance tasks.
• Ability to undertake some lifting, such as boxes, tools, and equipment.

Desirable

• Knowledge or experience of wider building services and general maintenance.
• Experience of reactive and planned maintenance in a higher-education, residential, or multi-occupancy environment.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary maintenance team.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Building Services;
• A recognised apprenticeship in a relevant discipline;
• Equivalent demonstrable practical experience in electrical installation and maintenance.
• Current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence.