Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Options Resourcing Ltd; West End; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK facilities management company is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to maintain electrical systems across a busy site in South West London. The role focuses heavily on lighting maintenance, troubleshooting electrical faults, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have proven experience, a valid professional electrical qualification, and a UK driving licence. This is a full-time position offering a salary of £45,000 with normal working hours from 7 AM to 5 PM.

Qualifications

• UK Driving Licence is required.
• Apprentice-trained (electrotechnical) or NVQ-qualified.
• Proven experience as an electrician or electrical maintenance engineer.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance tasks on lighting systems.
• Install electrical apparatus and fixtures.
• Conduct routine inspections to prevent system breakdowns.

Skills

UK Driving Licence

Electrical tools usage

Diagnostic equipment operation

Interpreting electrical drawings

Problem-solving skills

Education

Apprentice-trained or NVQ-qualified

Valid professional electrical qualification

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £45,000
Hours: 07:00-16:00 or 08:00-17:00
Location: South West London

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established facilities team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining electrical systems across a large and busy site, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation at all times. This role focuses heavily on lighting maintenance, including re-lamping, replacing fittings, carrying out installations, and upgrading existing systems to LED technologies. You will also be responsible for troubleshooting electrical faults, performing repairs, and ensuring all electrical work is completed safely and to industry standards. This position requires someone who places a strong emphasis on safety, demonstrates excellent problem‑solving abilities, and has hands‑on experience working with a range of electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute electrical installation, repair, and maintenance tasks, particularly related to lighting systems.
• Install electrical apparatus, fixtures, and associated equipment.
• Connect wiring in electrical circuits and networks, ensuring correct compatibility of components.
• Prepare, assemble, and install conduits and route wiring through them.
• Conduct routine inspections to prevent system breakdowns, including replacing old wiring, cleaning circuits, and maintaining insulated cables.
• Troubleshoot electrical hazards or malfunctions and repair or replace damaged units efficiently.
• Complete documentation and reports related to electrical works.
• Carry out additional tasks that do not require specific specialist training as needed.

Requirements

• UK Driving Licence
• Apprentice‑trained (electrotechnical) or NVQ‑qualified.
• Proven experience working as an electrician or electrical maintenance engineer.
• Ability to use electrical tools, hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and interpret electrical drawings/blueprints.
• Strong knowledge of safety procedures, industry regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent diagnostic, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Physically fit and able to work across a large site.
• Valid professional electrical qualification / license.
• Ability to use electronic devices and complete clear written reports.