Electrical Engineer (Birmingham)

Hamilton Rowe Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join a market leader in Birmingham. The role entails performing maintenance on critical electrical systems, conducting HV and LV operations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in electrical engineering and at least three years of experience in commercial property maintenance. The role offers a salary of £45,000 annually, ongoing training, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Overtime available

On-going training

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in commercial property maintenance.
• Live within commutable distance to the site.
• Critical experience (Banking or Data Centre) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) on electrical systems.
• Conduct High Voltage (HV) isolation operations safely.
• Operate and maintain Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) for efficiency.
• Support switching schedules and respond to alarms.

Skills

Electrical installations / engineering

PPM and reactive maintenance

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Education

City and guilds / NVQ / EAL or equivalent

Job description

Location : B2 4QA, Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands, UKElectrical EngineerBirmingham, West Midlands

We've got a stand out role for an Electrical Engineer based in Birmingham, to join a market leader within commercial maintenance, providing the opportunity to work in a critical environment, be provided on-going training, and exposure to critical plant equipment! For this Electrical Engineer position, you'll carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, troubleshoot, assist in site shutdowns, ensure all compliance tasks are carried out, ensure all works are in regulations to SFG20 standards and ensure all critical systems are working efficiently.

Electrical Engineer Duties

• Perform Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on critical electrical and mechanical systems.
• Conduct High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) isolation and switching operations in compliance with site safety procedures.
• Operate and maintain Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, standby generators, HV / LV infrastructure, and precision cooling systems.
• Monitor and control Building Management Systems (BMS) and SCADA systems to ensure stable and efficient plant operations.
• Carry out daily plant checks, scheduled inspections, and comprehensive fault diagnostics.
• Support the creation and execution of switching schedules, ensuring strict adherence to safety standards.
• Collaborate with shift teams to respond to system alarms, equipment failures, and operational escalations.
• Maintain accurate records, including operational logs, work permits, and statutory documentation.

Electrical Engineer Requirements

• Qualified in electrical installations / engineering (City and guilds / NVQ / EAL or equivalent).
• 3 years experience in commercial property maintenance (Minimum).
• Live in commutable distance to site.
• Critical experience (Banking or Data Centre) - Desirable, not essential.

Salary and Package

£45,000 per annum

Low Voltage training + AP status provided Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays

On going training

Overtime available

Internal progression

If you're interested in the Electrical Engineer position above, apply today!