Electrical Engineer

-; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company is seeking a full-time Electrical Engineer in Manchester to perform planned maintenance and reactive tasks at Trafford Palazzo. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Levels 2 & 3 in Electrical Installation and relevant inspection certifications. Additional benefits include 24 days annual leave, employee discounts, and opportunities for professional development. You will work in a supportive environment with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Professional qualifications support

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Levels 2 & 3 in Electrical Installation.
• Qualified to BS7671 18th edition regulations essential.
• Experience in inspecting and testing electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete all planned maintenance and reactive works.
• Supervise subcontractors while on site.
• Maintain accurate site logbooks and technical reports.

Skills

Electrical Installation

Inspection and Testing

Fault finding

HVAC equipment maintenance

Customer service skills

Education

NVQ Levels 2 & 3 Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Test

BS7671 18th Edition Regulations

Tools

Handheld PDA operation

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Trafford Palazzo, Manchester

EQUANS are looking for an Electrical Engineer working on behalf of Peel Group at Trafford Palazzo in Manchester. This is a permanent full‑time role (40 hours per week). An attractive competitive salary and benefits package is on offer.

General Overview

We have an opportunity available for a static based Resident Electrician on the Peel L&P owned and managed Trafford Palazzo. The role would involve carrying out planned maintenance activities and reactive works on site. Excellent customer service skills are a must.

Duties

• Complete all statutory and non‑statutory PPM in accordance with annual PPM planners and task instruction sets and customers SLA’s & RPI’s.
• Experience of using CAFM systems to complete reactive and PPM tasks in line with our SLA’s & KPl’s.
• Ensure all site logbooks are kept up to date with the relevant information and certification.
• Identify maintenance needs and produce technical reports on equipment.
• Respond & repair any reactive calls raised through the dedicated EQUANS Service desk and provide relevant task information to the Administration team to ensure all jobs are resolved to the satisfaction of the customer and within the Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Read, understand and work to generic site PPM risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), completing any additional RAMS for any large works not covered or a point of work general risk assessments for smaller tasks.
• Complete all works to a high standard and to EQUANS quality procedures.
• Supervise/escort subcontractors whilst on site ensuring they follow site security procedures, ensuring work to their RAMs and within EQUANS safe working procedures.
• Be available to work overtime to accommodate site requirements on reasonable request.
• Finish company forms and statutory documentation, including record keeping and technical reporting, on time.
• Comply with the requirements of the company's policies and procedures.
• Assist other members of the team where multisource tasks are required.
• Wear company uniform at all times and present a smart appearance.

Complexity

The customer Peel Land & Property is an ISO 50001 accredited company and 18 of their properties have achieved Net Zero Carbon status. Working in partnership with Peel L&P the onsite team is committed to reducing the estates CO₂ emissions in conjunction with our Energy Engineer without compromising day‑to‑day activities. Understanding and aligning plant operation and maintenance activities to achieve these targets.

Qualifications or Required Experience

• NVQ Levels 2 & 3 Electrical Installation.
• Qualified to BS7671 18th Edition Regulations.
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Test.
• Inspection and Testing of electrical equipment (PAT testing) BS2377.
• Asbestos awareness (preferable but not essential).
• IPAF Powered Access Licence (preferable but not essential).
• PASMA (preferable but not essential).
• First aid trained (preferable but not essential).
• Computer literate, including operation of handheld PDA.
• Maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment.
• Fault finding and diagnosis of HVAC equipment.
• Operation and interrogation of BMS.
• Understanding of fire protection systems.
• Understanding of plumbing systems.

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 after 1 year of service (+ public holidays).
• Life cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad range of learning opportunities – professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes.
• Attractive employee referral rewards scheme.
• Access to growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network), and our Disability Network.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme and access to a mental wellbeing app.

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees in more than 50 countries, and an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role interests you, please register, apply, and track your progress. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. We are committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We value diversity and inclusion – you will find a welcoming workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. We do not offer a relocation package. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert; agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must go to the resourcing team, not direct to EQUANS managers.