Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Hv)

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

HVAP training

Pension scheme

Bonus £1,200 after HV authorisation

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a commercial building in Stratford, East London. The role involves planned and reactive electrical maintenance, fault finding, and acting as the High Voltage Authorised Person (HVAP) when authorised.

You will work Monday to Friday 08:00–17:00 with overtime options, training, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive FM service environment.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• HVAP / HV Authorised Person experience (current or expired).
• Strong electrical maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Experience with commercial buildings and critical electrical systems.
• Multi-skilled with broader building services knowledge.
• Effective communication with clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across the building.
• Electrical fault finding and lighting repairs and lamp changes.
• Carrying out emergency lighting testing and remedial works.
• Acting as the site's HV Authorized Person when authorised.
• Managing HV operations and safe systems of work.
• Supporting HV switching operations, permits and shutdowns.
• Maintaining electrical control panels and power systems.
• Monitoring BMS and responding to alarms and plant issues.
• Maintaining pumps, motors and chillers.
• Carrying out general M&E and fabric maintenance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

HVAP experience

Building services

Electrical safety

Communication

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 Electrical qualification

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer (AP) – FM Service Provider - Commercial Building – Stratford, East London – up to £55,000 + Package
CBW Staffing Solutions is currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join an established FM service provider at a commercial building in Stratford, East London.
This is a great opportunity for an electrically qualified engineer who already has HVAP experience or previous/expired HV authorisation and is looking to develop further within a critical building services environment. The successful candidate will carry out planned and reactive maintenance while also acting as a key technical person for electrical shutdowns and critical maintenance activities.
The company is offering a salary of up to £55,000, plenty of overtime, full HVAP training and excellent opportunities for further career progression.

Hours of Work & Package:

• Basic salary up to £55,000
• Monday to Friday – 08:00 – 17:00
• 2–4 Saturdays per month, paid as overtime
• Plenty of additional overtime available
• HVAP training provided
• £1,200 bonus once HV authorised
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Excellent career progression opportunities

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Carrying out planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across the building.
• Electrical fault finding, lighting repairs, lamp changes and small installation works.
• Carrying out emergency lighting testing and associated remedial works.
• Acting as the site's High Voltage Authorised Person (HVAP) once authorised.
• Managing and controlling HV operations in accordance with safe systems of work and company procedures.
• Supporting HV switching operations, permits and electrical shutdowns.
• Maintaining HV safety documentation and ensuring correct procedures are followed.
• Providing technical support and guidance to engineers and specialist contractors.
• Maintaining electrical control panels, power systems and associated equipment.
• Monitoring the BMS and responding to alarms and plant issues.
• Maintaining pumps, motors, chillers and pressurisation units.
• Carrying out general M&E and fabric maintenance where required.
• Maintaining accurate logbooks, compliance records and maintenance documentation.
• Identifying faults with building services equipment and taking appropriate action to resolve them.
• Supporting critical maintenance activities and planned shutdowns.
• Ensuring health & safety issues are identified, reported and escalated appropriately.
• Liaising with the client and site management regarding maintenance issues and service delivery.
• Escorting and supervising specialist subcontractors.
• Remaining flexible and supporting wider maintenance duties within personal competency.

Requirements:

• City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Previous or expired HVAP / HV Authorised Person experience.
• Strong electrical maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Proven background within commercial building maintenance.
• Experience working with critical electrical systems would be highly advantageous.
• Multi-skilled approach with a good understanding of wider building services.
• Confident working with clients, contractors and other engineers.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to provide copies of relevant trade certificates.