Electrician - Shift

Wates Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Group is seeking a Shift Engineer (Electrical) to join the University of Leeds Facilities Management team in Leeds. The role covers planned and reactive electrical maintenance across a diverse estate, ensuring safe, compliant operations for staff, students and visitors.

Applicants should have Electrical NVQ Level 3 and 18th Edition, with FM/building services experience; DBS checks apply. The position is full-time and on-site at the University of Leeds.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrical Engineer with Building Services/Facilities Maintenance experience.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults efficiently and safely.
• Complete maintenance tasks in line with compliance and health & safety requirements.
• Support operation and maintenance of building services systems and associated plant.
• Accurately complete job records and compliance documentation.
• Respond to emergency callouts and support business continuity.

Skills

Fault-finding

Health & Safety

Customer service

Independent working

Education

Electrical NVQ Level 3

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Shift Engineer (Electrical)

University of Leeds | WPS

Location: University of Leeds, Leeds

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off

Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm (12-hour shifts)

The Role

We are looking for a skilled and customer-focused Shift Engineer (Electrical) to join our Facilities Management team at the prestigious University of Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Electrical Engineer who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, ensuring critical building services are maintained to the highest standards while delivering an exceptional service to our client.

Working as part of a multi-skilled engineering team, you'll be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance across a diverse estate, helping to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient environment for staff, students, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults efficiently and safely.
• Complete maintenance tasks in line with statutory compliance and health & safety requirements.
• Support the operation and maintenance of building services systems and associated plant.
• Accurately complete job records, maintenance reports, and compliance documentation.
• Respond to emergency callouts and support business continuity requirements when necessary.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, subcontractors, and client stakeholders.
• Ensure all works are completed to agreed service levels and quality standards.

About You

• Electrical NVQ Level 3
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Experience working within Facilities Management, Building Services, or a similar maintenance environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance requirements.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting