Emergency Lighting Engineer

HP4 Recruitment Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 36,162 - 48,708; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Expenses paid

Long-term subcontract

Regular ongoing work

Weekly payments

Immediate start

Job summary

HP4 Recruitment Ltd is assisting a fire and life safety company in Swindon with an Emergency Lighting Engineer subcontract vacancy. The role focuses on testing, inspection, servicing and maintenance of emergency lighting across commercial and industrial sites, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with BS 5266 standards, fault finding and ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Emergency Lighting Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of emergency lighting testing and maintenance.
• Good understanding of BS 5266 standards.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• ECS/CSCS card (preferred) and IPAF/PASMA desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out the testing, inspection, servicing and maintenance of emergency lighting systems.
• Completing emergency lighting inspections in line with BS 5266 standards.
• Fault finding and carrying out remedial works where required.
• Replacing defective emergency lighting fittings and components.
• Completing accurate service reports and compliance documentation.
• Working across commercial and industrial sites throughout Swindon and the surrounding areas.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Maintaining excellent communication with customers and site contacts.

Skills

Emergency Lighting

BS5266 knowledge

Fault finding

Independent worker

Full UK driving licence

Tools

ECS/CSCS card (preferred)

Job description

Emergency Lighting Engineer (Subcontract) – Swindon – £230 per Day + Expenses

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Emergency Lighting Engineer to support a well‑established fire and life safety company on a subcontract basis, covering Swindon and the surrounding areas. This is an excellent long‑term contract opportunity for an engineer with experience carrying out the testing, inspection, servicing and maintenance of emergency lighting systems across commercial and industrial sites.

Package & Benefits

• £230 per day
• Expenses paid
• Long‑term subcontract opportunity
• Regular ongoing work
• Weekly payments
• Immediate start available

Role & Responsibilities

• Carrying out the testing, inspection, servicing and maintenance of emergency lighting systems
• Completing emergency lighting inspections in line with BS 5266 standards
• Fault finding and carrying out remedial works where required
• Replacing defective emergency lighting fittings and components
• Completing accurate service reports and compliance documentation
• Working across commercial and industrial sites throughout Swindon and the surrounding areas
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Maintaining excellent communication with customers and site contacts

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as an Emergency Lighting Engineer
• Strong knowledge of emergency lighting testing and maintenance
• Good understanding of BS 5266 standards
• Experience working within commercial environments
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• ECS/CSCS card (preferred)
• IPAF and/or PASMA (desirable)
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Own tools and transport preferred