Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Construction, Property and Engineering; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer for a 6-month contract in Watford. The role involves electrical maintenance and installation work across multiple healthcare sites. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and experience in a healthcare environment. This full-time position requires a proactive attitude and excellent problem-solving skills. Mileage will be reimbursed for site travel.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrical engineer with NVQ Level 3 and relevant certifications.
• Experience in electrical maintenance within a healthcare environment.
• Ability to manage workloads and priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and installation work across hospital sites.
• Provide technical advice and support for equipment upkeep.
• Collaborate within a team while managing own workload.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

NVQ Level 3

City and Guilds Level 3

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds 2377 PAT qualification

Job description

Contract Electrical Engineer

Are you an experienced and proactive Electrical Engineer looking for a new challenge? We have an immediate opening for a dedicated Electrical Engineer to join our client on a 6-month contract, with the strong possibility of extension for a further 6 months.

The Role

As a key member of our Estates & Facilities team, you will be responsible for a wide range of electrical maintenance and installation work across our various hospital sites. This role requires an individual who is highly skilled, takes initiative, and can work with minimum supervision.

You will be expected to:

• Conduct maintenance and installation work on a variety of facilities, plant, and equipment.
• Provide essential technical advice and support for the upkeep of equipment and utility services.
• Work collaboratively within a team while also managing your own workload and priorities effectively.

What We're Looking For

We need a qualified and experienced professional with a strong background in electrical maintenance and repair, ideally within a healthcare setting.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• NVQ Level 3 and City and Guilds Level 3 in inspection and testing of electrical installations.
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Current City & Guilds 2377 Portable Appliance Testing qualification.
• A valid driver's license and your own vehicle, as you will be required to travel between sites (mileage will be reimbursed).
• Prior experience in a healthcare environment with a good understanding of HTM 06.02.
• Proven ability to work in a demanding environment with conflicting priorities.

Skills & Personal Attributes:

• A positive, proactive, and resilient attitude.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Working Hours

This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, with shifts scheduled on a rota between 06:30 and 19:00. You will also be required to participate in an on-call rota.

If you are a self-motivated and skilled Electrical Engineer ready to make a significant contribution to our Trust, we encourage you to apply.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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