Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Total Facilities Recruitment Limited; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Total Facilities Recruitment Limited is seeking an Electrical Engineer forKent Science Park. You will join the engineering maintenance team to provide electrical and building services support across site, delivering planned and reactive tasks with strict health & safety adherence.

The role requires knowledge of building services systems, familiarity with PPMs, and ability to manage contractors. On-site hours are 08:00-17:00, with some flexibility; a temporary ongoing engagement is expected.

Qualifications

• Essential GCSEs and electrical installation knowledge.
• 17th/18th Edition Wiring & Installation understanding.
• City & Guilds 236 Parts 1 & 2 qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across site.
• Issue permits to work and ensure safe systems of work.
• Maintain and repair electrical systems including motors, UPS and lighting.
• Complete shift logs, inspections and documentation on time.
• Manage third-party contractors and audit standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Building services

PPM

Health & Safety

Admin & logistics

Education

GCSEs

17th/18th Edition Wiring & Installation

City & Guilds 236 Parts 1 & 2

City & Guilds 2391 (Desirable)

Tools

None

Job description

Temporary - ongoing work

Location: Kent Science Park

Hours: 08:00-17:00, Monday to Friday (flexibility required)

Role Overview

Working as part of the engineering maintenance team, the Electrical Engineer provides comprehensive electrical and building services support across site. The role requires strong knowledge of building services systems, confident delivery of both planned and reactive tasks, and strict compliance with Health & Safety and industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Maintenance

• Issue Permits to Work as part of the safe system of work.
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks to schedule and standard.
• Identify required materials and submit internal materials request forms in good time.
• Maintain clear shift handovers covering critical plant status, isolations, ongoing works, issues and housekeeping.
• Complete all shift logs and documentation accurately and on time.
• Perform statutory inspections, including accurate recording of annual distribution board inspections.
• Manage and monitor third‑party contractors, including standards of work and internal audits where required.
• Maintain and repair AC/DC single‑and three‑phase motors.
• Maintain UPS systems, batteries, static switches and associated controls.
• Test and maintain emergency lighting systems.
• Operate and maintain low‑voltage switch panels and breakers.
• Maintain and troubleshoot lighting control systems.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent).
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices; strong organisational/admin skills.
• 17th/18th Edition Wiring & Installation.
• City & Guilds 236 Parts 1 & 2 (or equivalent).

Desirable

• City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing) or equivalent.

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Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Licence/Certification:

• Electrical qualification (required)
• 18th Edition (required)