Electrical Engineer

ISS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS is seeking an experienced electrical professional to perform planned preventative and reactive maintenance across commercial facilities. The role involves fault finding on three-phase systems, compliance with BS 7671 and permit-to-work procedures, and coordination of HV/LV contractors.

You will progress toward HV/LV Appointed Person authorisation, supported by training and competency assessments, to enhance safety and site operations.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrical professional with strong experience in building services maintenance and commercial facilities environments.
• Recognised Level 3 electrotechnical qualification and AM2/AM2S or equivalent route.
• Willing to progress through HV and LV Appointed Person training and competency assessments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and corrective electrical works across commercial and facilities environments.
• Undertake advanced electrical fault finding, diagnosis and repair activities, including work on three-phase electrical systems.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with BS 7671, Electricity at Work Regulations, RAMS, lock-off procedures and permit-to-work systems.
• Support the management of electrical contractors and specialist HV/LV providers.
• Review technical information associated with electrical works, testing and certification.
• Check completed electrical works to ensure compliance with required standards and specifications.
• Participate in emergency response and call-out arrangements where required.

Skills

Three-phase electrical distribution

Switchgear

Protection systems

Electrical fault finding

Safe isolation

Electrical testing

HV/LV Appointed Person training

Communication

Education

Level 3 electrotechnical qualification

AM2/AM2S or recognised equivalent

Job description

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and corrective electrical works across commercial and facilities environments.

Undertake advanced electrical fault finding, diagnosis and repair activities, including work on three-phase electrical systems.

Work towards formal High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) Appointed Person authorisation through training, site familiarisation, mentoring and competency assessments.

Ensure all electrical work complies with BS 7671, Electricity at Work Regulations, company electrical safety rules, RAMS, lock-off procedures and permit-to-work systems.

Support the management of electrical contractors and specialist HV/LV providers.

Review technical information associated with electrical works, testing and certification.

Check completed electrical works to ensure compliance with required standards and specifications.

Participate in emergency response and call-out arrangements where required.

We are looking for a qualified electrical professional with strong experience in building services maintenance and commercial facilities environments, who is committed to electrical safety and willing to progress through formal HV and LV Appointed Person training and competency assessments., Recognised Level 3 electrotechnical qualification, completed electrical apprenticeship or equivalent recognised competency route.

AM2/AM2S or recognised equivalent.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience providing reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) within building services maintenance.
• Experience working within facilities management (FM) or building services in commercial properties.
• Previous experience working within a facilities or building services environment.
• Ability and willingness to progress through formal HV and LV Appointed Person training and competency assessment.
• Strong communication, organisational and record-keeping skills.

Technical Skills

Practical experience of:

• Three-phase electrical distribution
• Switchgear
• Protection systems
• Electrical fault finding
• Safe isolation
• Electrical testing

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it's hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference.

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government's Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.