Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Hays; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Greater Manchester is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their Estates & Facilities team. This role involves maintaining and improving the electrical infrastructure across the campus, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and be proactive in delivering high-quality service.

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 Building Management Systems (BMS) and energy monitoring tools.
• Experience working in a university, hospital, or public sector environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Health and safety regulations knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Maintenance

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent in Inspection & Testing

Job description

This range is provided by Hays. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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.
• 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.

What you need to do now


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