Electrical Engineer

Carbon; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer to join its maintenance team within an educational environment. The role focuses on planned and reactive building services maintenance, with responsibilities spanning electrical maintenance, compliance, and general building tasks.

The candidate should be customer-focused and capable of independent work while contributing to the wider facilities team. The position offers a pathway to a permanent contract after a successful temporary period, with a

Qualifications

• BS7671 18th Edition Electrical Qualification required.
• Experience as Electrical Maintenance Engineer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance and maintenance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong customer service focus and proactive maintenance approach.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Experience working in a facilities/educational environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and document results.
• Respond to reactive maintenance and critical system callouts.
• Fault-finding, repairs, installations, and breakdown maintenance.
• Complete compliance testing and minor electrical works per standards.
• Ensure works meet timescales and service level requirements.
• Participate in out-of-hours call-out rota when required.
• Undertake minor mechanical repairs and AHU maintenance.
• Maintain maintenance records and compliance documentation.
• Liaise with site management to ensure smooth service delivery.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Problem solving

Customer service

Communication

Independent worker

Education

BS7671 18th Edition Electrical Qualification

On-site electrical qualification or equivalent

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Multimeter

Job description

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

Overview

An established facilities management organisation is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer to join its maintenance team, supporting the delivery of planned and reactive building services maintenance within an educational environment.

This role will suit a customer-focused electrical professional with experience in building maintenance and compliance, capable of working independently while contributing to the wider facilities team. The position offers the opportunity to move to a permanent contract following a successful temporary period.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks and complete all associated documentation accurately.


• Respond to reactive maintenance requests and critical system callouts.


• Undertake electrical fault-finding, repairs, installations, and breakdown maintenance.


• Complete compliance testing and minor electrical works in accordance with relevant standards and procedures.


• Ensure all electrical works are completed within agreed timescales and service level requirements.


• Participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota as required.

General Building Maintenance

• Undertake minor mechanical repairs and maintenance works.


• Carry out AHU (Air Handling Unit) repairs and small works.


• Support general building maintenance activities, including basic plumbing duties where competent.


• Complete non-electrical PPM activities, such as water temperature monitoring and flushing procedures, following appropriate training and authorisation.


• Work overtime when required to support planned maintenance and reactive works outside normal operating hours.

Compliance & Health and Safety

• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with Health & Safety regulations.


• Maintain a strong awareness of risk assessments and safe systems of work.


• Support compliance with statutory and non-statutory maintenance requirements.


• Contribute to quality and environmental standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 principles.


• Keep up to date with industry developments and best practice.

Administration & Communication

• Accurately maintain maintenance records, reports, and compliance documentation.


• Liaise effectively with site management and colleagues to ensure smooth service delivery.


• Provide excellent customer service and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders.


• Support the implementation of operational procedures and company initiatives.

Essential Requirements

• BS7671 18th Edition Electrical Qualification.


• Previous experience in an Electrical Maintenance Engineer or similar role.


• Strong understanding of statutory compliance and maintenance requirements.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Strong customer service focus.


• Good problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to maintenance.


• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working in educational environments.


• Experience within facilities management, building services, or commercial maintenance environments.


• Multi-skilled maintenance experience across electrical and mechanical systems.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, approachable, and reliable.


• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.


• Self-motivated with a positive, \"can-do\" attitude.


• Able to perform effectively under pressure.


• Committed to delivering high standards of workmanship and customer service.

Safeguarding

This role involves working within an educational environment. Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo appropriate safeguarding checks and vetting as part of the recruitment process.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy