Electrical / Mechanical Engineer

BT Group; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking an Electrical Power & Cooling Engineer in Abergavenny to ensure network operations. This field-based role requires ownership of electrical systems, compliance with safety standards, and proactive problem-solving. Candidates must possess relevant electrical qualifications and demonstrate physical capability for the role. Opportunities for training and flexible benefits package offered.

Benefits

22 days annual leave

Flexible benefits package

World-class training and development

Qualifications

• Experience with health and safety compliance in electrical work.
• Full understanding of electrical repair and maintenance.
• Proven ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report HSE/Compliance/Design issues.
• Take ownership of designated patch and maintenance tasks.
• Perform risk assessments and meet compliance standards.

Skills

Electrical competency

Physical ability to meet role requirements

Health and safety risk assessment

Coaching/mentoring skills

Education

City & Guilds 2360 parts 1+2

BTEC Electrical Engineering Level 3

Tools

Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)

Air Conditioning Split systems

Job description

Our Electrical Power & Cooling Engineers are at the heart of keeping BT’s networks operating 24/7 365 days a year. Utilising their expertise and knowledge in both Low and High Voltage systems, generators, emergency lighting, cooling, alarms and UPS they ensure that the BT estate continues to work no matter the circumstances.

Working with their experienced teams within our exchange buildings as well as other environments, including radio sites, rooftops and outdoors, they are required to support the variety of electrical power systems and cooling equipment that ensures our networks keep the UKs internet working. Vital in supporting us in meeting strict SLAs they utilise their variety of skills, taking ownership of their patches and coaching those around them.

Working Style

This is a field-based role and involves frequent travel within 20-30 miles radius of Abergavenny region.

Why this job matters

As a member of the Networks Field Engineering team, you are expected to uphold our BT values, leading by example throughout your career with us whilst being an integral part of your wider team.

Key Responsibilities

Key Decisions:

• Identification & proactive reporting of HSE/Compliance/Design issues to our Power Environmental or Power Technical Support teams.
• Ownership of designated patch and sites to contribute towards area, regional and unit objectives.
• Sharing of best practice, supporting colleagues in applying new ideas, technologies or processes.
• Responsibility & ownership of critical and urgent network repair/provision/maintenance activity.
• Execution of prioritised work items ensuring that this is aligned with the wider team and unit’s priorities through co-ordination with patch managers and senior colleagues.
• Risk assessment for health and safety.
• Raising of issues / risks to more senior individuals to facilitate change.
• Understanding of what is expected and proactively take opportunities to increase own skills to support the team's work.
• Raise opportunities to improve the process in work area and beyond.
• Individuals hold responsibility for monitoring, actioning and meeting all required compliance (including health surveillance, such as rigging medical) if required.

What you'll bring

Must be able to fulfil the physical requirements of the role i.e. able to bend, stretch, kneel and crouch. Also must be able to climb, work at floor and ceiling level inside buildings, tower structures and road side infrastructure, lift heavy drums/cables and recognise coloured wiring.

Mandatory experience/qualifications:

• Electrical competency City & Guilds 2360 parts 1+2 or equivalent NVQ or equivalent industry qualification.
• BTEC Electrical Engineering Level 3/HNC/HND/MOET Level 3/ET Level 3 or equivalent.

Preferred experience/qualifications:

• 18th Edition Regs – or current electrical regulations.
• Inspection, Testing and Verification (C&G 2392-10).
• Experience with Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS).
• F-GAS category 1.
• Demonstrable experience of repairing and maintaining Air Conditioning Split systems.
• Experience of working with DC power systems.
• Coaching/mentoring/supervisory experience.

What's in it for you

• 22 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service.
• Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan.
• World-class training and development opportunities.
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages.
• Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop.
• 2 weeks carer’s leave.
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.

About us

BT Group was the world’s first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled. As home to several of the UK’s most recognised and cherished brands – BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business.