Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their Estates & Facilities team in Greater Manchester. This role involves maintaining and improving the electrical infrastructure across a university campus, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting energy efficiency initiatives. A supportive workplace is offered, with professional development opportunities and access to university facilities.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Opportunities for professional development and training

Access to university facilities including sports, libraries, and events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a large or complex estate.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems across campus.
• Ensure compliance with current electrical regulations (e.g., BS 7671).
• Maintain accurate records of work, inspections, and system performance.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation or Maintenance

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) certification

City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent in Inspection & Testing

Job description

Your new company
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our Estates & Facilities team at a university within Great Manchester. You will play a vital role in maintaining and improving the electrical infrastructure across our diverse and dynamic campus, supporting world-class teaching, research, and student life.
Your new role

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems across campus buildings.
• Diagnose and repair faults in lighting, power distribution, emergency systems, and lab equipment.
• Ensure compliance with current electrical regulations (e.g., BS 7671).
• Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues, contractors, and academic departments to deliver high-quality service.
• Maintain accurate records of work, inspections, and system performance.

What you'll need to succeed

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation or Maintenance.
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) certification.
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a large or complex estate.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe systems of work.

Desirable

• Experience working in a university, hospital, or public sector environment.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) and energy monitoring tools.
• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent in Inspection & Testing.

What you'll get in return

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunity for longer term work.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Access to university facilities including sports, libraries, and events.

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