Electrical Engineer

Kier Group plc.; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. in Oldham is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support a mobile role across our Oldham sites, delivering planned maintenance and quick first-time fixes to keep buildings operating.

You'll carry out preventative and reactive tasks, tests and certifications, recording results in CAFM and coordinating with the Helpdesk while supervising subcontractor work. Level 3 electrical qualifications and a driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Electrical Qualifications such as C&G 236, C&G 2391-52, 18th Edition, C&G 2382.
• Full driving licence is required.
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills; able to work under pressure.
• Proficient with tablets/computers to update tasks and control sheets.

Responsibilities

• Completing Planned Preventative Maintenance tasks including emergency lighting testing, fire alarm activation testing, and generator testing
• Carrying out reactive electrical tasks such as lighting and power installations, socket replacement, and fault diagnosis
• Conducting electrical tests and certification of all works in accordance with regulations
• Recording maintenance results on CAFM system and liaising with the Helpdesk regarding work progress
• Supporting sub-contractor work through induction, monitoring, and ensuring correct procedures are in place

Skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Team player

IT literacy

Education

C&G 236

C&G 2391-52

18th Edition

C&G 2382

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

As an Electrical Engineer, you'll be working in a mobile role across a portfolio of sites in Oldham, undertaking routine and reactive maintenance tasks to meet required standards. You'll often be the first point of contact to make-safe and complete first time fixes, ensuring continuous operational availability of our buildings. This is a permanent contract where you'll work closely with the Contract team to ensure service delivery to a high standard.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Electrical Engineer, you'll be working within the Facilities Management team, supporting them in delivering excellent service across our Oldham sites. Your day to day will include:

• Completing Planned Preventative Maintenance tasks including emergency lighting testing, fire alarm activation testing, and generator testing
• Carrying out reactive electrical tasks such as lighting and power installations, socket replacement, and fault diagnosis
• Conducting electrical tests and certification of all works in accordance with regulations
• Recording maintenance results on our CAFM system and liaising with the Helpdesk regarding work progress
• Supporting sub-contractor work through induction, monitoring, and ensuring correct procedures are in place

You hold Level 3 Electrical Qualifications such as C&G 236, Inspection and Testing C&G 2391-52, 18th Edition, C&G 2382

• You have a full driving licence
• You demonstrate general engineering competence and strong problem-solving abilities
• You're confident using computer systems and tablets to update work tasks and control sheets
• You're a team player who communicates positively, works well under pressure, and provides excellent customer service

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.