Electrical Engineer

Doncaster College; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Scunthorpe seeks a Maintenance Electrical Engineer to ensure high-quality electrical maintenance across college sites. The ideal candidate should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Maintenance and experience in large public sector buildings. Responsibilities include planned maintenance, compliance record-keeping, and collaboration with contractors for repairs and safety checks.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance within large commercial or public sector buildings.
• Knowledge of building maintenance and electrical systems.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance, fault finding, and repairs across college sites.
• Complete statutory, mandatory, and planned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Liaise with contractors and internal teams to ensure timely and safe completion of works.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Health and Safety Compliance

Fault Finding

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Electrical Maintenance

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

Job description

The vacancy

Are you a qualified Electrician with experience in commercial or public sector maintenance? DN Colleges Group is looking for a skilled and proactive professional to join our Estates team. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring our buildings and systems are safe, efficient, and fully operational for students and staff.

About The Role

As a Maintenance Electrical Engineer, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical maintenance across our college sites. This includes planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and statutory testing. You’ll work closely with colleagues and contractors to ensure our facilities meet the highest standards of safety and functionality.

Essential Criteria

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Electrical Maintenance (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification
• Experience in electrical maintenance within large commercial or public sector buildings
• Knowledge of building maintenance and electrical systems, including health and safety compliance
• A full, clean UK driving licence

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance, fault finding, and repairs across college sites
• Complete statutory, mandatory, and planned preventative maintenance tasks
• Maintain and update asset registers and compliance records
• Support inspections, surveys, and emergency call-outs as required
• Liaise with contractors and internal teams to ensure timely and safe completion of works
• Use relevant software systems (e.g., BMS, helpdesk, PDA) to manage tasks and reporting
• Assist with training and mentoring of apprentices and new staff
• Work safely at height and in confined spaces using appropriate PPE and equipment

Interested?

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For More Information About The Role, Please Contact

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Closing date: 03/08/2025

Important Information

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and safer recruitment:

• Social media checks will be conducted on shortlisted candidates
• All offers of employment are subject to enhanced DBS checks and other pre-employment clearances
• Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a visa at this time.

About Us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans from Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine high-quality teaching and learning with regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally.

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision-making, interactions, and approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

Ambition

To achieve the highest standards.

Support

A caring, safe, and inclusive environment.

Partnership

Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.

Innovation

We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.

Responsibility

We take individual and collective responsibility.

Equality

We work with integrity and are open, honest, and respectful of each other.