Electrical Maintenance Technician

Reed Specialist Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£30–£32 per hour (temp)

£100 weekly on-call standby

Time-and-a-half for call-outs

25 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Medicash healthcare

Cycle to Work

Death in Service

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) for a central London estate. This hands-on role covers electrical, mechanical and building services across multiple residential blocks, with a mix of planned maintenance, reactive repairs and minor projects.

Following a successful temp period, the position becomes permanent, offering long-term career prospects and a range of benefits. The role is on-site, with standard hours and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• NVQ/City & Guilds electrical qualifications or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Residential or student accommodation environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across the estate.
• Diagnose, maintain and repair electrical systems, lighting, power supplies and associated equipment.
• Undertake electrical installations, upgrades and asset replacement projects.
• Perform fault-finding and remedial works across electrical and mechanical services.
• Carry out general maintenance tasks across plumbing, HVAC and building fabric systems.
• Inspect and maintain bedrooms, washrooms, communal spaces and public areas.
• Identify defects, report hazards and complete urgent repairs where required.
• Support contractor works, isolations, temporary services and project activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and compliance documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety regulations and company procedures.
• Participate in the on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support when required.

Education

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Installation

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Central London

Job Type: Temp-to-Perm (4-6 Weeks)

Pay Rate: £30.00 - £32.00 per hour (CIS/Umbrella)

Permanent Salary: £42,000 - £44,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (1-hour lunch)

On-Call: Standby rota with approximately £100 per week payment, plus time-and-a-half for call-out attendance

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a prestigious residential student accommodation estate in Central London.

Working within a diverse multi-building environment, you will be responsible for maintaining electrical, mechanical and building services infrastructure across high-quality residential accommodation, communal areas and associated facilities. This is a varied, hands-on role offering a mix of planned maintenance, reactive repairs and minor project works.

Following a successful temporary period, the role will become permanent, offering excellent benefits and long-term career prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across the estate.
• Diagnose, maintain and repair electrical systems, lighting, power supplies and associated equipment.
• Undertake electrical installations, upgrades and asset replacement projects.
• Perform fault-finding and remedial works across electrical and mechanical services.
• Carry out general maintenance tasks across plumbing, HVAC and building fabric systems.
• Inspect and maintain bedrooms, washrooms, communal spaces and public areas to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
• Identify defects, report hazards and complete urgent repairs where required.
• Support contractor works, isolations, temporary services and project activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and compliance documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety regulations and company procedures.
• Participate in the on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support when required.

What We're Looking For

You must hold at least one of the following:

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Installation
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating

You will also have:

• 3-5 years' experience within building maintenance, facilities management or property maintenance.
• Strong electrical maintenance and fault-finding skills.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Experience within residential, student accommodation, hospitality, education or similar environments.
• A proactive approach and strong problem-solving ability.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• £30.00 - £32.00 per hour during the temp assignment.
• Approximately £100 weekly standby payment when on-call.
• Time-and-a-half for call-out attendance.
• 25 days annual leave plus additional Christmas closure days.
• 7% employer pension contribution.
• Interest-free travel loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Medicash healthcare scheme.
• Death in Service cover (4x salary).
• Income Protection scheme.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Employee referral bonus.