Electrical Engineer

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym

Onsite free car parking

Free onsite swimming pool access

Subsidised meals

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group UK & Ireland is seeking an Electrical Engineer for AFC Harrogate College as part of our Total Facilities Management team. You will deliver planned preventative maintenance and reactive electrical work across the estate, ensuring safety, compliance and high standards.

You will perform testing and inspections, maintain records, and support continuous improvement while working both independently and with a multidisciplinary team. A valid UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrical Engineer with HNC/BTEC or equivalent.
• Current IET Wiring Regulations (18th Edition).
• Experience carrying out electrical testing and inspection.
• Understanding of PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Experience using CAFM/CMMS.
• Good IT skills including MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical repairs.
• Diagnose electrical faults and complete repairs to minimise downtime.
• Complete electrical testing, inspections and certification.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with Health & Safety and regulations.
• Use CAFM systems to manage work orders.
• Maintain maintenance records and generate reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of procedures and service delivery.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contractors to deliver excellent customer experience.
• Participate in on-call rota and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Fault-finding

Customer service

IT literacy

Communication

Driving licence

Education

HNC/BTEC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAFM/CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free on-site gym
• Onsite free car parking
• Subsidised meals
• Local subsidised company provided transport
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free on-site gym
• Onsite free car parking
• Free onsite swimming pool access
• Subsidised meals
• Local subsidised company provided transport
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

As an Electrical Engineer, you'll play a vital role in delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance across the AFC Harrogate College estate. You'll ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standard, helping to maintain a safe, compliant and fully operational environment for our client.

Working as part of our Total Facilities Management team, you'll support the delivery of electrical services while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, Health & Safety legislation, current electrical regulations and ISO 9001 quality standards.

More About the Role

This is a Monday to Friday position, working any 8-hour shift between 6:00am and 6:00pm.

There is also a requirement to participate in an on-call rota (1 week in every 4) covering Monday to Sunday, for which an additional payment is provided.

As part of our Total Facilities Management contract at AFC Harrogate College, you'll work alongside teams delivering catering, cleaning, accommodation, laundry and other essential support services.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical repairs across the estate.
• Diagnosing electrical faults and completing repairs efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Completing electrical testing, inspections and certification in line with current regulations.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with Health & Safety legislation, company policies and statutory requirements.
• Using CAFM systems to receive, update and close work orders accurately.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and producing reports where required.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of maintenance procedures and service delivery.
• Working closely with colleagues, contractors and the wider facilities team to deliver an excellent customer experience.
• Participating in the on-call rota and responding to emergency call-outs when required.
• Ensuring tools, equipment and work areas are maintained in a safe and tidy condition.

Who You Are

We're looking for a qualified Electrical Engineer who is customer-focused, self-motivated and committed to delivering a first-class maintenance service.

You'll Have

• Proven experience within a hard facilities management or building services environment.
• HNC, BTEC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Qualification to the current IET Wiring Regulations (18th Edition).
• Experience carrying out electrical testing and inspection.
• A sound understanding of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Previous experience using CAFM or computerised maintenance management systems.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!