Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Randstad Construction & Property; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Overtime at enhanced rates

Ongoing training and technical support

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a fully qualified Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join an on-site facilities management team at a high-spec commercial office in Central London.

You will lead scheduled maintenance, ensure statutory compliance, and manage reactive repairs across the building's electrical infrastructure, collaborating with a wider engineering team to maintain excellent service for corporate tenants.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing) desirable.
• Experience in commercial building services/FM environments.
• Ability to fault-find on single and three-phase systems.
• Professional presentation and tenant-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver routine planned maintenance (PPMs) across electrical distribution systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out reactive repairs on lighting, controls, and distribution boards.
• Inspect critical infrastructure including UPS, generators, switchgear, AHUs and pumps.
• Keep statutory records, logbooks and work orders up-to-date.
• Supervise and issue permits-to-work for sub-contractors on-site.
• Participate in on-call rota with overtime considerations.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PPM scheduling

Electrical safety

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: City of London / Central London (Commercial Office Building)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week (shift times TBC)

Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + Overtime & Benefits Package

About the Role

We are recruiting for a fully qualified Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join an established on‑site facilities management team at a modern, high‑spec commercial office building in Central London.

In this permanent role, you will take lead ownership of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules, statutory compliance, and reactive repairs across the building's electrical infrastructure. You will work closely with the wider engineering and building management team to maintain high operational standards and deliver seamless service to corporate tenants.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver routine planned maintenance (PPMs) across all electrical distribution and sub‑systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out reactive repairs on lighting circuits, lighting control systems, emergency lighting, distribution boards, and small power supplies.
• Conduct regular inspections and basic first‑line checks on critical infrastructure, including UPS systems, standby generators, switchgear, AHUs, and pumps.
• Ensure all statutory records, logbooks, and work orders are kept accurate, up‑to‑date, and compliant with current regulations.
• Supervise, induct, and issue permits‑to‑work for specialist sub‑contractors on‑site.
• Participate in an on‑call rota (if required) with additional standby allowances and premium overtime rates.

Candidate Requirements

• City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or NVQ equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing) is highly desirable.
• Proven track record in a commercial building services / FM environment (preferably static corporate office buildings).
• Practical competency in single and three‑phase fault finding and rectification.
• Professional presentation and strong communication skills suitable for tenant‑facing corporate environments.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 per annum
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (shift hours TBC)
• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Contributory company pension scheme
• Overtime: Available at enhanced rates
• Development: Ongoing training and technical qualification support

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.