Electrical Engineer

HVAC Total FM Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent facilities management firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a mobile role in Leeds, handling planned and reactive maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess the 18th Edition certification and have experience in commercial settings. Responsibilities include electrical fault finding, conducting compliance checks, and supporting a multi-skilled team. Competitive benefits include annual leave, standby payments, and an overtime structure.

Benefits

22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

On-call payment (£12.50 per night)

Call-outs paid at a minimum of 3 hours OT rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial maintenance or facilities management setting.
• Competence in performing basic duties across other trades (plumbing, fabric).

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical fault finding, minor installations, and repairs.
• Attend and resolve day-to-day reactive maintenance issues.
• Assist the projects team with minor installation works and improvements.

Skills

Experience in commercial maintenance

Competence in basic plumbing duties

Ability to conduct electrical fault finding

Education

18th Edition certification

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical discipline

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Location: Leeds (90% local work)

Salary: £38,480 per annum (£18.50 per hour)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:30 (30mins E/W travel)

Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our multi-skilled maintenance team. This role is crucial for delivering a 50/50 mix of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across accommodations, offices, schools, and industrial estates.

Key Responsibilities

Planned & Reactive Maintenance (50/50 split)

• Carry out electrical fault finding, minor installations, and repairs.
• Attend and resolve day-to-day reactive maintenance issues across all contract sites.
• Assist the projects team with minor installation works and small-scale improvements.

Duties

• Perform routine electrical compliance checks, including Emergency Lighting tests and Fire Alarm system checks.
• Conduct basic water hygiene monitoring tasks (L8 compliance).
• Execute essential HVAC maintenance (e.g., filter changes, fan/motor cleans and changes on AHU/FCU).
• Undertake general building fabric works (e.g., basic patching, making good).
• Carry out minor plumbing repairs (e.g., leaks, tap changes).
• Support the team of 7 multi-skilled engineers (Fabric, Plastering, Joinery, Electrical, Plumbing) as needed.

Role Environment

• Mobile Role: Covering a cluster of sites primarily within the Leeds region.
• Team Size: Integrated team of 7 multi-skilled engineers.
• Vehicle: Company Van provided for business use.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• Essential: 18th Edition.
• Desirable: City & Guilds Level 3 in an Electrical discipline.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a commercial maintenance or facilities management setting.
• Competence in performing basic duties across other trades (plumbing, fabric).

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
• On-Call: One night per week standby payment (£12.50 per night).
• 1 in 5 weekend rota (Fri-Sat-Sun).
• Call-outs paid at a minimum of 3 hours at the relevant OT rate.

Overtime (OT) Structure

• Mon-Fri (16:30 – 00:00): 1.5
• Mon-Fri (00:00 onwards): 2.0
• Saturday Morning: 1.5
• Saturday Afternoon & Sunday: 2.0

Interview Process

• Initial: Phone Call Screening
• On‑Site: Face-to-Face Interview in the Office

Get in Touch

Get in touch with Jacob from HVAC for more info!