Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Fire, EV & PPM

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking a hands-on Service Engineer – Electrician to join its facilities management team at Whitley Depot, Coventry. You will perform hands-on electrical maintenance, repairs and minor works across council buildings with a focus on safety and compliance.

The role covers both planned and reactive work, including installation and testing, with an emphasis on delivering high-quality service and records via CAFM systems. Ongoing assignment and full-time hours apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical installation, maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Experience in commercial maintenance/building services environment.
• Current 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.
• 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification.
• UK driving licence.
• Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours/late rota.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive electrical repairs, fault diagnosis and remedial works within agreed timescales.
• Undertake planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and electrical inspections.
• Install and maintain commercial electrical lighting systems.
• Install, maintain and fault-find on fire alarm systems.
• Install new EV charging points.
• Install and maintain commercial electrical appliances, including electric cookers.
• Install, modify and replace electrical fixtures, fittings and equipment.
• Carry out electrical testing and inspections, ensuring work meets relevant standards and regulations.
• Complete new electrical installations and upgrades safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, materials used and any issues identified.
• Use CAFM systems to update jobs, monitor work and provide reports.
• Provide progress updates and proposed solutions to site contacts and the Facilities team.
• Prepare quotations or estimates for remedial works and new initiatives when required.
• Ensure all tools, equipment and vehicles are maintained and used safely.

Skills

Electrical installation

Maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Electrical safety

Regulations knowledge

Education

Level 3 electrical qualification

City & Guilds/CITB or equivalent

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Coventry City Council is seeking a hands-on Service Engineer – Electrician to join its facilities management team at Whitley Depot, Coventry. You will perform hands-on electrical maintenance, repairs and minor works across council buildings with a focus on safety and compliance.

The role covers both planned and reactive work, including installation and testing, with an emphasis on delivering high-quality service and records via CAFM systems. Ongoing assignment and full-time hours apply.