Electrical Maintenance Engineer

BGIS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in the City of London is looking for an experienced Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems, with a strong focus on fault diagnosis and compliance. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in electrical maintenance within commercial environments, strong teamwork and communication skills, and a commitment to health & safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance within a commercial or critical environment.
• Ability to interpret technical data and alarms for fault diagnosis.
• Strong understanding of LV systems, UPS, generators, and HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on all electrical and mechanical plant.
• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks and breakdowns across the site.
• Manage and supervise subcontractor activities and ensure compliance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Understanding of LV systems

Knowledge of UPS and generators

Familiarity with HVAC systems

Fault diagnosis skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Commitment to health & safety

Tools

Building Management System (BMS)

Computer-Based Maintenance System (e.g., Maximo)

Job description

Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer to ensure the continuous operation and optimal performance of critical building systems. This role focuses on planned and reactive maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems, with a strong emphasis on electrical fault finding, system reliability, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on all electrical and mechanical plant in line with site schedules and asset lists.
• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks and breakdowns across the site, including concessionary stores and fabric-related issues.
• Demonstrate strong fault‑finding skills across key systems including:
  • Low Voltage (LV) electrical systems
  • Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
  • Generators
  • Air conditioning systems
• Use graphical data and alarm systems to diagnose and resolve faults.
• Monitor and maintain environmental conditions using the Building Management System (BMS) to ensure optimal internal conditions.
• Ensure all plant faults and defects are addressed promptly to maintain operational continuity.
• Manage and supervise subcontractor activities, ensuring safe and compliant work practices.
• Operate and enforce the Permit to Work system in accordance with BGIS and client health & safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including:
  • Completion of reactive and PPM tasks
  • Method Statements and Risk Assessments
  • Near miss reports and dynamic risk assessments
• Ensure availability of spare parts and provide estimates for remedial works.
• Maintain clean and secure plant rooms, ensuring they are locked and presentable at all times.
• Promote a safe working environment, wearing appropriate PPE and uniform at all times.
• Ensure compliance with contractual KPIs and SLAs, updating the Computer-Based Maintenance System (e.g. Maximo) with accurate data.
• Support the site management team with any additional tasks as required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in electrical maintenance within a commercial or critical environment.
• Strong understanding of LV systems, UPS, generators, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to interpret technical data and alarms for fault diagnosis.
• Familiarity with BMS systems and environmental controls.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to health & safety and quality standards.

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier‑free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organisational success.