Fixed Wire Testing Engineer - Compliance & Maintenance

Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Fixed Wire Testing Engineer to join a leading facilities management contractor in the UK. You will deliver fixed wire testing, inspections, and certification across estate buildings, ensuring compliance with current electrical regulations and SLAs.

With NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation and 18th Edition, you will interpret drawings, maintain safety standards, and report on findings.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent qualification.
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2392 Inspection and Testing qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification (latest amendments).
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence.
• Proven experience in electrical installation, maintenance, and remedial works.
• Strong fixed wire testing and inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fixed wire testing, inspection, and certification activities across estate buildings in accordance with current electrical regulations.
• Ensure electrical installations are maintained in a safe condition and remain fully compliant with statutory and contractual requirements.
• Achieve and maintain Electrical Nominated Person status as required for service delivery.
• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance tasks within agreed SLAs and KPIs.
• Proactively manage reactive repair activities to minimise aged tasks and ensure timely completion of all work orders.
• Complete engineering worksheets, reports, certificates, and documentation accurately and within required timescales.
• Maintain a consistently high standard of workmanship, technical quality, and customer service.
• Build positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, subcontractors, and suppliers to support effective service delivery.
• Maintain company vehicles, testing equipment, tools, and records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Identify and report opportunities for additional works outside the existing contract scope.
• Support the preparation of quotations, estimates, and technical information for reactive and project works when required.
• Ensure all works are delivered in the safest, most efficient, and cost-effective manner while maintaining quality standards.
• Submit timesheets and associated documentation promptly for management review and approval.

Skills

Fixed wire testing

Electrical installation

Reading schematics

Regulatory compliance

Client communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2391/2392 Inspection and Testing

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Fixed Wire Testing Engineer to join a leading facilities management contractor in the UK. You will deliver fixed wire testing, inspections, and certification across estate buildings, ensuring compliance with current electrical regulations and SLAs.

With NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation and 18th Edition, you will interpret drawings, maintain safety standards, and report on findings.