Electrical Engineer

Manchester Arndale; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established facilities management company is seeking a Site Based Electrical Engineer for one of the largest shopping centers in the South of England. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintenance and repair tasks in electrical engineering, alongside general maintenance duties. An ideal candidate must have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, strong customer service skills, and the right to work in the UK. This role involves a variable shift pattern and requires effective communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Must hold a full UK driving license, as use of company vehicle may be required.
• Experience in carrying out statutory PPM inspections.

Responsibilities

• Planning and carrying out repairs or preventative maintenance.
• Conducting repairs and inspections of fire safety measures and lighting.
• Interacting professionally with clients and handling queries.

Skills

Customer service skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

C&G Qualified in electrical discipline (18th Edition)

Tools

BMS system

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Based Electrical Engineer to join our team on a full time permanent basis, for one of the biggest shopping centres in the South. This role will involve working a variable shift pattern rota of 40 hours per week. One weekend out of every five weeks, with late shifts twice a week - Monday to Friday around client trading hours.

Shift Pattern: Working 5 in 7 days, including one weekend every 5 weeks.

The main area of focus for this role will be Electrical Engineering however occasionally you will also be required to carry out general maintenance and statutory compliance checks and will be required to have basic plumbing and fabric maintenance skills, ideally with experience working in a commercial setting.

The role will require client engagement and a willingness to provide the best possible solutions to meet the client’s needs, so you will be required to maintain a smart appearance. You must have a good understand of both spoken and written English.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, inspecting, and carrying out repairs or preventative maintenance as required and responding to breakdowns in a timely fashion.
• Carry out reactive and planned services in a range of environments from offices, commercial, distribution and industrial premises.
• Trade skills are desirable or previous experience performing In a similar role
• Carrying out statutory inspection of assets including Emergency Lighting, Fire Door inspection and repairs, Plumbing repairs, Lighting checks including basic replacements, planned maintenance and other minor reactive works.
• Being an ambassador for the customer; dealing professionally with complaints and queries
• support engineer sub-contractors upon attending site.
• Providing technical guidance to the client and contract support
• Carrying out minor building fabric repairs
• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with agreed specifications and in line with Health & Safety legislation.
• Upkeeping of site documentation

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• You must have the right to work in the UK
• C&G Qualified in electrical discipline (18^th Edition) preferred
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering is essential
• Must be IT literate to a good standard using Microsoft Word, Excel etc
• Experience in carrying out statutory PPM inspections with a good understanding of Health & Safety working practices
• Understanding of planned preventative maintenance regimes
• Experience using BMS system.
• Knowledge of maintenance schedules and SFG 20 would be desirable
• This is a customer facing role therefore strong customer service skills are required
• Ability to record work accurately on work sheets and computer-based systems
• Must hold a full UK driving license as use of company vehicle may be required

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.