Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Build Recruitment Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic salary £43,306.64

Shift allowance £2,500

4 on, 4 off rotating shifts

22 days' paid holiday

5.7% employer pension contribution

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Free car parking

Continued development and training

Regular company socials

Staff referral scheme £750

Birthday voucher

Perkbox

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Electrical Facilities Maintenance Engineer to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. The role operates on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern with rotating days and nights, carrying out PPM, reactive maintenance and fault finding on a range of electrical equipment.

The ideal candidate has 18th Edition and NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification, with 5+ years in similar roles and 3+ years in facilities maintenance, strong safety and

Qualifications

• 18th Edition is essential.
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification or completed electrical apprenticeship is essential.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Minimum 3 years' facilities maintenance experience.
• Experience in maintenance, testing and fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and complete all paperwork and reports.
• Carry out reactive and emergency maintenance tasks.
• Use handheld technology to complete jobs within allocated timescales.
• Maintenance, testing and fault finding across equipment.
• Work with ventilation, pumps, generators, switchgear, cables, batteries, small power and lighting where applicable.
• Ensure all tasks are completed within contractual timescales.
• Supervise visiting subcontractors, including Health & Safety, permits, small works and escort duties.
• Maintain excellent relationships with onsite clients.
• Complete all work-related documentation accurately and on time.
• Support other team members and assist across the wider property portfolio when required.
• Work safely and follow all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Attend training and appraisal activities as required.

Skills

Customer service

Health & Safety awareness

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organisation

Education

18th Edition

NVQ Level 3 Electrical / electrical apprenticeship

Job description

Electrical Facilities Maintenance Engineer

? Location: Cardiff
? Salary: £43,306.64 £2,500 Shift Allowance
? Permanent Full-Time
? 4 on, 4 off shift pattern – rotating days & nights

We are currently looking for an experienced Electrical Facilities Maintenance Engineer to join our team in Cardiff.

This role operates on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, alternating between days and nights — for example, 4 day shifts, 4 days off, followed by 4 night shifts.

This is a great opportunity for a qualified electrician with strong facilities maintenance experience, excellent customer service skills and the ability to work independently across a busy site.

The Role

As an Electrical Facilities Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and completing all relevant paperwork and reports.

• Carrying out reactive and emergency maintenance tasks.

• Using handheld technology to complete jobs within allocated timescales.

• Maintenance, testing and fault finding across a variety of equipment.

• Working with equipment including ventilation, pumps, generators, switchgear, cables, batteries, small power and lighting, where applicable.

• Ensuring all tasks are completed within contractual timescales.

• Supervising visiting subcontractors, including Health & Safety, permits, small works and escort duties.

• Maintaining excellent relationships with onsite clients.

• Completing all work-related documentation accurately and on time.

• Supporting other team members and assisting across the wider property portfolio when required.

• Working safely and following all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.

• Attending training and appraisal activities as required.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• 18th Edition – essential.

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification / completed electrical apprenticeship – essential.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role.

• Minimum 3 years' Facilities Maintenance experience.

• Experience in maintenance, testing and fault finding.

• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and safe working practices.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent rapport-building skills with clients, colleagues and third parties.

• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and within required timescales.

• A flexible attitude to assisting at other properties within the portfolio.

• Cleanroom experience is desirable, but not essential.

Benefits

? £43,306.64 basic salary
? £2,500 shift allowance
? 4 on, 4 off – rotating days & nights
? 22 days' paid holiday, increasing by 2 days after 5 years' service
? 5.7% employer pension contribution
? Company Sick Pay Scheme
? Free car parking
? Continued development and training support
? Regular company socials
? £750 staff referral scheme
? Birthday voucher
?? Perkbox

If you're an experienced Electrical Facilities Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with an excellent salary, shift allowance and benefits package, we'd love to hear from you!