Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their dedicated team in the Edinburgh area. This role involves performing both planned and reactive maintenance across various facilities, ensuring that all electrical systems operate efficiently and safely. You will be responsible for conducting inspections, repairs, and maintenance of electrical plant and equipment, while also participating in an on-call rota for 24/7 support. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completed electrical apprenticeship or qualification in electrical engineering is essential.
• Experience in PPM maintenance and repairs on heating and ventilation systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-planned electrical maintenance on various systems.
• Perform repairs safely and timely to minimize downtime.
• Conduct inspections and testing of electrical equipment.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Reactive Maintenance

Planned Maintenance

Repairs on Heating and Ventilation Systems

Knowledge of BS 7671 18th Edition Standards

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship

Qualification in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Type: Permanent | Job Sector: Engineering | Region: Scotland | Location: Midlothian | Salary Description: £30000 - £35000 per annum | Benefits: Dependent on experience | Posted: 27/03/2025 | Recruiter: Hyper Recruitment Solutions | Job Ref: BH-14304-1 | Job Views: 1

We are currently looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established life sciences organisation based in the Edinburgh area.

As the Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will join a small team of in-house engineers and carry out both planned and reactive maintenance in an efficient and timely manner in a number of buildings including offices, laboratories, and other research facilities. You will also be required to carry out any maintenance and repairs to plant and equipment. Please note you will be participating in an ‘On Call’ rota with the other engineers to provide 24/7 cover to the entire park. On-call fee paid plus overtime for call outs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Carrying out pre-planned electrical maintenance at various intervals on electrical plant and equipment as required.
2. Carrying out repairs to the above systems in a safe and timely manner to allow work to continue as soon as possible.
3. In-service inspections and testing of electrical equipment, including fixed equipment to current codes of practice.
4. Periodic inspection and testing of building fixed wiring to comply with BS 7671 18th Edition as required.
5. Liaise with the ‘user’ to ensure that the work is properly scheduled and is safe to work on.

Role Requirements

1. Completed electrical apprenticeship or qualification in electrical engineering as well as having a current grade card is essential for this role.
2. Working within a maintenance environment, experience of repairs on heating and ventilation systems and experience in PPM maintenance would be highly advantageous.
3. Knowledge of BS 7671 18th Edition Standards and awareness of Electricity at Work Regulations and Code of Practice for Inspection of Electrical equipment.