JEBS Engineering Assistant

Jersey Electricity; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Discounted electricity rates

Gym memberships

On-site Mental Health first aiders

Pension scheme

Job summary

Jersey Electricity plc is seeking an Engineering Assistant to support JEBS Heating and Electrical Engineering teams in Jersey. You will work on-site across customer properties and JEBS projects, assisting with installations, maintenance and repairs while developing practical engineering skills.

The role offers hands-on experience alongside qualified engineers, focusing on heating and electrical systems, safety, and customer service within a dynamic building services environment.

Qualifications

• Practical hands-on engineering mindset suitable for on-site work.
• Interest in heating, electrical systems or building services.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with installations, maintenance, servicing and repair works.
• Prepare devices, materials and tools for planned works.
• Support on-site visits and customer appointments.
• Ensure work areas are safe, tidy and compliant with procedures.

Job description

JEBS Engineering Assistant

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Department: JEBS

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Jersey, Channel Islands

Reporting To: Ian Whyte

Description

The JEBS Engineering Assistant supports the Heating and Electrical Engineering teams with the safe and efficient delivery of installation, maintenance, servicing and repair works across customer properties and JEBS projects.

Working alongside qualified engineers, the role provides practical, hands on support on site while developing technical knowledge and experience across both thermal and electrical systems.

The role would suit someone with a practical approach who enjoys working in a hand on environment and is keen to develop their skills within the engineering and building services sector.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Support:

• Assist engineers working in heating and electrical fields with installations, maintenance, servicing and repair works.
• Prepare devices, apparatus and materials required for planned works.
• Provide support to engineers involved in the installation and replacement of heating and electrical equipment and associated components.
• Help ensure work areas are prepared appropriately before work begins and left clean, safe and tidy following completion.
• Support engineers on site visits and customer appointments.

Heating & Electrical Works:

• Assist with a range of domestic and commercial heating and electrical work.
• Support heating engineers with the installation, servicing and maintenance of heating systems, including electric heating solutions and associated equipment.
• Support electrical engineers with installation, maintenance and remedial works.
• Assist in the secure removal and replacement of equipment and materials.
• Develop knowledge of JEBS heating and electrical systems, equipment and working practices.
• JEBS Heating Engineers currently undertake activities including installing and commissioning heating systems, routine maintenance, servicing, diagnosing faults and supporting customers with energy efficient heating solutions.

Customer Service:

• Provide a professional, well-mannered and helpful service when visiting customers' residences or premises.
• Treat customer properties with care and respect.
• Support engineers in keeping customers advised while work is being carried out.
• Represent JEBS positively and expertly when working on site.

Health, Safety & Quality:

• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures, safe systems of work and instructions.
• Use tools, equipment and personal protective equipment correctly and responsibly.
• Identify and raise potential hazards, risks or concerns with the supervising engineer.
• Work to JEBS quality standards and support the delivery of safe, tidy and high-quality workmanship.

Development:

• Take an active role in learning from qualified Heating and Electrical Engineers.
• Develop practical engineering skills and technical knowledge through on the job experience and relevant training.
• Build an understanding of heating and electrical systems and the safe methods for their installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Take responsibility for personal development and work towards increased technical capability and responsibility.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• A practical and hands on approach paired with enthusiasm for engineering, electrical or heating work.
• Good practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and work safely under supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work optimally as part of a team.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• High standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in customers' homes and other operational environments.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Basic knowledge or previous exposure to heating, plumbing, electrical, construction or building services would be beneficial but not essential.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a practical, trade, engineering, construction or maintenance environment would be advantageous.
• An interest in developing a career within heating, electrical engineering or building services.
• Relevant vocational or technical qualifications are advantageous, but training and development could form part of the role.
• A driving licence is advantageous.

Job Benefits

Jersey Electricity provides excellent benefits, catered towards financial, physical and mental wellbeing. Starting with private medical insurance, discounted electricity rates, discounts within our Powerhouse shop, subsidies on EVs, gym memberships, on-site Mental Health First Aiders, organised sports and activities groups.

We offer competitive salaries combined with an attractive pension. We are family-friendly and strive to give you a life work blend to both love your job, do excellent work and spend meaningful time with your family and friends. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.