Electrical Engineer

Manpower Group (UK); Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Recruitment are recruiting for an established college in Oxford City Centre to hire a Full-Time Electrical Engineer on a permanent basis. The role carries a salary of £43,500 per year and requires out-of-hours call-outs on a rota basis.

Responsibilities include electrical maintenance, repair, and installation across College buildings, with adherence to BS 7671 and related safety standards. The role emphasises accurate record-keeping and team collaboration on-site.

Qualifications

• Proven technical competence in electrical installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing.
• Experience with BS 7671 and current IET Wiring Regulations.
• Formal electrical qualification and 18th Edition certified.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance, repair, and installation work across College buildings.
• Inspect, test, and maintain electrical installations and equipment per BS 7671.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs, rewiring, and circuit maintenance.
• Provide out-of-hours support on rota for College events.

Skills

Electrical installation

Electrical maintenance

Inspection & testing

BS 7671 knowledge

BMS knowledge

IT literacy

Health and safety awareness

Customer service

Organisation

Independent worker

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

GCSE Maths & English (4/C or above)

Full UK driving licence

Tools

BMS systems

Record-keeping software

Job description

The Role

Manpower Recruitment are working with an established college in Oxford City Centre and are looking for a Full-Time Electrical Engineer. The role is a full time, Permanent role and the salary offered is £43500pa, with duties of out of hour call outs on a rota basis. Closing date for Applications is 18th November, 2026

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Services

• Carry out electrical maintenance, repair, and installation work across College buildings independently and in accordance with statutory requirements and the current edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Inspect, test, and maintain electrical installations and equipment, including fixed wiring, lighting, sockets, emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, and associated electrical plant.
• Diagnose electrical faults and undertake repairs, rewiring, circuit maintenance, adaptations, and replacements as required.
• Provide electrical support for out-of-hours College events and conferences where required.

General Repairs and Maintenance

• Undertake planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on building services, systems, and equipment across the College estate, working without constant supervision.
• Complete routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections, including water hygiene, emergency lighting, fire safety, and other statutory or operational checks.
• Carry out minor and medium-scale building repairs, including work on furniture, fittings, doors, windows, and other structural elements.
• Undertake general building tasks, including fabrication, repair, and finishing work, to a high standard.
• Support out-of-hours events during term time and the summer conference season.

Records, Safety, and Teamwork

• Maintain accurate and timely manual and electronic records, including work requests, PPM checks, stores requisitions, time allocation, and statutory documentation.
• Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation, College procedures, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Report unsafe practices, defective installations, or faulty equipment promptly to the appropriate manager.
• Maintain tidy workshops and stores and assist with the management of tools, materials, and equipment inventory.
• Participate in the Maintenance Department on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support as required.
• Present a professional, approachable, and customer-focused manner, acting as a positive ambassador for the College.
• Attend training and development activities to maintain and update electrical, maintenance, and statutory compliance knowledge.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role, supporting a collaborative 'one team' approach across the College.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven technical competence in electrical installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing, including reactive, planned, and preventative work.
• Demonstrable experience of electrical work carried out in accordance with the current IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Formal qualification in Electrical Installation, together with current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Significant experience of Building Management Systems (BMS) and knowledge of plant and boiler-room controls.
• Ability to respond promptly and effectively to urgent or emergency maintenance issues.
• Strong organisational skills, with a methodical, tidy, and safety-conscious approach.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, prioritise workload, and follow instructions.
• Good customer service skills and a professional manner.
• IT literacy, including confidence using computers or tablets for record-keeping.
• Awareness of relevant health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Willingness to learn and flexibility to undertake varied maintenance tasks.
• Ability to undertake some lifting, such as boxes, tools, and equipment.

Desirable

• Knowledge or experience of wider building services and general maintenance.
• Experience of reactive and planned maintenance in a higher-education, residential, or multi-occupancy environment.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary maintenance team.

Qualifications Essential

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Building Services; or A recognised apprenticeship in a relevant discipline; or Equivalent demonstrable practical experience in electrical installation and maintenance.
• Current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence.