Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Insight Executive Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + public holidays

Job summary

Insight Executive Group in London is seeking an experienced Electrician to join a large building services operation in South East London. You will maintain electrical systems across a varied site, performing PPMs, reactive repairs and electrical maintenance to high standards.

The role requires an NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds, 18th Edition, and strong fault-finding skills. Permanent or temp-to-perm positions with 40-hour weeks and 26 days' leave are offered.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in electrical installation.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience in electrical maintenance within commercial/industrial facilities.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a wider engineering team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on electrical systems and equipment.
• Respond to reactive electrical maintenance and breakdowns.
• Diagnose electrical faults and complete repairs.
• Carry out inspections, testing and remedial works.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Complete maintenance records and relevant compliance documentation.

Skills

Fault finding

Health & safety awareness

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Job description

Electrician – Building Services / Facilities

Location: South East London

Salary: £43,000–£45,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent or Temp-to-Perm

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Holiday: 26 days annual leave plus public holidays

Insight Executive Group are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrician to join a well-established facility and building services operation in South East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrician looking for a stable, long-term position within a professional engineering environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and electrical maintenance across a large and varied site.

The Role

As an Electrician, you will be responsible for ensuring electrical systems, plant and equipment are maintained safely, efficiently and in accordance with relevant regulations and site procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on electrical systems and equipment
• Respond to reactive electrical maintenance and breakdowns
• Diagnose electrical faults and complete repairs
• Carry out inspections, testing and remedial works
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Complete maintenance records and relevant compliance documentation
• Work in accordance with Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work procedures
• Support the wider engineering team with general building services requirements where required
• Liaise with the engineering and facilities management teams regarding outstanding works
• Work alongside specialist contractors when required
• Maintain excellent Health & Safety standards at all times

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A recognised electrical qualification, such as NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Previous experience in electrical maintenance within a commercial, industrial, healthcare, education or facilities environment
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience working on a variety of electrical systems and building services
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and electrical compliance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team
• Good communication and customer service skills
• A professional and reliable approach to maintenance and site operations

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• 2391 Inspection & Testing or equivalent
• Experience with LV electrical systems
• Previous facilities management or building services experience
• Experience working within a large or complex site environment
• Knowledge of Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work
• Experience with BMS, emergency lighting, fire alarm systems or other associated building services

The Opportunity

This role offers a competitive salary of £43,000–£45,000, with the option to join on a permanent or temp-to-perm basis.

You will be joining an established engineering operation with a strong focus on compliance, professional standards and long-term development.

If you are a qualified Electrician, Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Electrician looking for your next opportunity in South East London, we would be keen to hear from you.