Electrical Engineer Foot Mobile

Henshall & Sheehy Support Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Henshall & Sheehy Support Services in Central London is seeking a Foot Mobile Electrical Maintenance Engineer to maintain electrical systems across multiple commercial properties. The role focuses on PPM, reactive repairs and emergency maintenance, with occasional minor installations.

The ideal candidate has an electrical apprenticeship, 17th/18th Edition, and strong fault-finding skills, capable of working independently in a fast-paced facilities environment.

Qualifications

• Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification is required.
• City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent.
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations essential.
• Experience in commercial building maintenance and electrical systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills and ability to plan maintenance.
• Good communication and customer service abilities; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across commercial buildings.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests and emergency breakdowns.
• Electrical inspection, testing and fault diagnosis.
• Lighting maintenance and relamping.
• Emergency lighting testing and maintenance.
• Carry out minor electrical installation and remedial works.
• Complete reports, timesheets and maintenance paperwork timely.

Skills

17th/18th Edition Wiring Regs

Commercial building maintenance

Fault finding & diagnostics

PPM & reactive maintenance

Effective communication

Independent workload management

MS Office / email competency

Customer service

Education

Recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent

City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent

Tools

BMS experience

Job description

Foot Mobile Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Central London
Sector: Facilities Management / Building Maintenance
Employment Type: Full-Time

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting an experienced Foot Mobile Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join an established and growing Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Services provider with an excellent reputation within the Facilities Management industry. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and technically competent engineer to join a successful company, working across a portfolio of commercial properties throughout Central London. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and emergency maintenance across a range of commercial buildings. This is a predominantly maintenance-based position, rather than an installation role, although some minor installation works may be required. We believe in investing in our employees and providing opportunities for long-term career development. We are a growing SME that genuinely values its employees. We actively encourage ambition, recognise hard work and support our engineers in achieving their professional goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across commercial buildings.
• Responding to reactive maintenance requests and emergency breakdowns.
• General electrical maintenance, inspection and testing.
• Fault finding, diagnosis and repair of electrical systems.
• Lighting maintenance, relamping and associated repairs.
• Emergency lighting testing and maintenance.
• Carrying out minor electrical installation and remedial works.
• Completing proactive building inspections and identifying potential issues.
• Undertaking repairs and maintenance in line with client requirements and agreed KPIs.
• Providing support with HVAC and general building services maintenance.
• Maintaining and repairing fire alarm systems where competent.
• Assisting with BMS controls and smoke ventilation systems where experienced.
• Completing all job reports, timesheets and maintenance paperwork accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Liaising with the Helpdesk and office support team to ensure all work orders are completed and closed out correctly.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent industry qualification.
• City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent.
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations - essential
• Strong background in commercial building maintenance.
• Good technical knowledge of electrical systems, inspection and testing.
• Proven fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Understanding of planned preventative and reactive maintenance procedures.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Competent using email and Microsoft Office.
• Please note: Applications without a recognised 17th or 18th Edition qualification will not be considered.

Desirable Skills

The following qualifications and experience would be advantageous:

• Valid CSCS card.
• Experience working with Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Knowledge of smoke control systems and Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs).
• Experience with fire alarm systems.
• HVAC maintenance experience.
• Broader knowledge of commercial building services and general maintenance.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a reliable, professional and self-motivated engineer who takes pride in delivering high standards of workmanship and customer service. You should be confident working independently across multiple commercial sites, have a proactive approach to problem-solving and be comfortable working in a fast-paced facilities maintenance environment. Engineers with experience across multiple building services disciplines will be particularly desirable.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you are an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a new opportunity with a company that genuinely invests in its people, we would love to hear from you