Electrical Engineer

Driver Hire Borders; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading Facilities Management provider is seeking a qualified Maintenance Electrician for a critical site in Central London. The role offers an excellent salary, extensive professional development opportunities, and the chance to work in one of London's premier commercial buildings, ensuring the reliability of essential electrical systems.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Ongoing professional development & training

Employee benefits platform with discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial building environment as a Maintenance Electrician.
• Strong electrical fault finding and inspection skills.
• Understanding of safety compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Conduct regular electrical testing and inspections.
• Liaise with clients providing excellent service and support.

Skills

Fault finding

Testing

Electrical maintenance

Health & safety procedures

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installations (City & Guilds or NVQ)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

Tools

Electrical inspection and condition reports (EICR)

Lighting systems

Power distribution boards

Fire alarms

Job description

The Opportunity:

An industry-leading Facilities Management service provider is seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance Electrician to join their engineering team at a critical site in Central London. This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified electrical professional to work within a high-profile environment, delivering first-class maintenance services and ensuring the reliability and safety of key electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical systems throughout the building.
• Carry out electrical fault-finding, testing, and inspection on systems including lighting, fire alarms, emergency lighting, and power distribution boards.
• Perform routine testing, including electrical inspection and condition reports (EICR) in line with current regulations.
• Repair or replace electrical components and wiring, ensuring full compliance with relevant standards.
• Ensure compliance with 18th Edition wiring regulations (BS 7671) and health & safety protocols.
• Conduct regular site inspections, record findings, and complete relevant compliance paperwork accurately.
• Support the wider engineering team and collaborate on wider building services tasks when required.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, providing excellent customer service and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Identify and suggest opportunities for energy savings and system improvements.

Key Requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installations (City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent) - Essential.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification - Essential.
• Proven experience working as a Maintenance Electrician within commercial building environments.
• Strong experience in fault finding, testing, inspection, and electrical maintenance.
• Experience maintaining and repairing lighting systems, alarms, power distribution boards, emergency lighting, and control panels.
• Sound understanding of health & safety procedures, compliance regulations, and safe working practices.
• Good communication skills and professional, client-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and as part of a team.

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary of 46,000
• Monday to Friday working pattern (08:00 - 17:00).
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development & training opportunities.
• Access to employee benefits platform including retail discounts & wellbeing support.
• Opportunity to work at one of Central London's most prestigious trophy commercial buildings, supported by a top-class FM team.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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