Electrical Engineer

Compass Group PLC; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK & Ireland is seeking an Electrical Engineer to deliver planned preventive and reactive electrical maintenance across the AFC Harrogate College estate. You will ensure work meets safety, regulatory and quality standards while supporting the facilities team.

The role includes on-call duties and collaborating with catering, cleaning, and accommodation teams to maintain reliable services for our client.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrical engineer with relevant building services experience.
• Experience in planned preventive and reactive maintenance within FM environments.
• Familiarity with electrical testing, inspections and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive electrical repairs across the estate.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Conduct electrical testing, inspections and certification in line with regulations.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with Health & Safety legislation and QA standards.
• Use CAFM systems to manage and close work orders accurately.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and generate reports as required.
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance procedures and service delivery.
• Collaborate with colleagues, contractors and wider facilities teams to deliver customer excellence.
• Participate in on-call rota and respond to emergency calls when required.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Hard FM experience

PPM & reactive maintenance

Fault finding

CAFM systems

IT skills

Education

HNC/BTEC in Electrical Engineering

IET Wiring Regulations (18th Edition)

Tools

CAFM software

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Location: North Yorkshire, GB, YO7 1PL

Employment Type: Full Time

Date Posted: 2026-09-23

Application Deadline: 2026-12-25T15:03:16.857

This job is with Compass Group UK & Ireland, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork - the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free on-site gym


• Onsite free car parking


• Free onsite swimming pool access


• Subsidised meals


• Local subsidised company provided transport


• Contributory pension scheme


• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes


• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits


• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more


• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more


• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster


• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands


• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes


• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

As an Electrical Engineer, you'll play a vital role in delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance across the AFC Harrogate College estate. You'll ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standard, helping to maintain a safe, compliant and fully operational environment for our client.

Working as part of our Total Facilities Management team, you'll support the delivery of electrical services while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, Health & Safety legislation, current electrical regulations and ISO 9001 quality standards.

More About the Role

This is a Monday to Friday position, working any 8-hour shift between 6:00am and 6:00pm. There is also a requirement to participate in an on-call rota (1 week in every 4) covering Monday to Sunday, for which an additional payment is provided.

As part of our Total Facilities Management contract at AFC Harrogate College, you'll work alongside teams delivering catering, cleaning, accommodation, laundry and other essential support services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical repairs across the estate.


• Diagnosing electrical faults and completing repairs efficiently to minimise downtime.


• Completing electrical testing, inspections and certification in line with current regulations.


• Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with Health & Safety legislation, company policies and statutory requirements.


• Using CAFM systems to receive, update and close work orders accurately.


• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and producing reports where required.


• Supporting the continuous improvement of maintenance procedures and service delivery.


• Working closely with colleagues, contractors and the wider facilities team to deliver an excellent customer experience.


• Participating in the on-call rota and responding to emergency call-outs when required.


• Ensuring tools, equipment and work areas are maintained in a safe and tidy condition.

Who You Are

We're looking for a qualified Electrical Engineer who is customer-focused, self-motivated and committed to delivering a first-class maintenance service. You should have:

• Proven experience within a hard facilities management or building services environment.


• HNC, BTEC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.


• Qualification to the current IET Wiring Regulations (18th Edition).


• Experience carrying out electrical testing and inspection.


• A sound understanding of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.


• Previous experience using CAFM or computerised maintenance management systems.


• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.


• The ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.


• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent organisational and communication skills.


• A full UK driving licence.

If you're looking to develop your career within a diverse Total Facilities Management environment and want to be part of a supportive, professional team, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!