Electrical Engineer

Construction, Property and Engineering; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits & overtime opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Professional development

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Electrical Day Shift Engineer to join a premier facilities team at Canary Wharf, London. You will provide planned preventative maintenance and rapid reactive support across electrical and building services infrastructure on day shifts.

The role offers a stable daytime pattern in a high-spec commercial environment with opportunities for overtime and professional development. Essential electrical qualifications apply, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Electrical Engineering (Essential).
• BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (Essential).
• Experience in commercial building maintenance or facilities.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety standards in high-spec commercial properties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across single and three-phase power distribution, emergency lighting, and control panels.
• Diagnose electrical faults, perform circuit repairs, and ensure complete system reliability.
• Monitor building management systems (BMS), generators, and UPS equipment.
• Assist with basic mechanical maintenance (AHUs, FCUs, pumps, and motors) as part of daily site coverage.
• Ensure strict adherence to site Health & Safety, compliance standards, and risk assessments.
• Escort and manage specialist subcontractors on site.

Skills

Electrical installation

Electrical engineering

Fault finding

Health and safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Day Shift Engineer

Location: Canary Wharf, London

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + Benefits & Overtime Opportunities

Shift Pattern: Days Only (e.g., 4 on 4 off or Monday to Friday day rotas)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Day Shift Engineer to join a dedicated facilities management team at a premier commercial site in Canary Wharf.

You will be responsible for providing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and rapid reactive support across electrical and critical building services infrastructure. This role is strictly day shifts, offering a great work-life balance while working in one of London's main financial districts.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across single and three-phase power distribution, emergency lighting, and control panels.

• Diagnose electrical faults, perform circuit repairs, and ensure complete system reliability.

• Monitor building management systems (BMS), generators, and UPS equipment.

• Assist with basic mechanical maintenance (AHUs, FCUs, pumps, and motors) as part of daily site coverage.

• Ensure strict adherence to site Health & Safety, compliance standards, and risk assessments.

• Escort and manage specialist subcontractors on site.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Electrical Engineering (Essential).

• BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification (Essential).

• Proven track record in a commercial building maintenance or facilities environment.

• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability.

• Good understanding of health and safety standards within high-spec commercial properties.

Desirable Qualifications

• City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing).

• Exposure to High Voltage (HV) / Low Voltage (LV) operations or High Voltage Authorised Person (HVAP) status.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience).

• Generous pension scheme and holiday allowance.

• Additional overtime availability.

• Professional development, training, and clear progression paths.

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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