Mobile Electrical Engineer

Wates Smartspace; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Smartspace is seeking a Mobile Electrical Engineer to join our mobile facilities management team, covering the Southeast region with a focus on Southampton and surrounding areas.

You will perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive electrical work across a varied portfolio of commercial contracts, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and delivering excellent customer service on site.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (Electrical Installation) or equivalent.
• 18th Edition (BS7671) qualification.
• Experience in Facilities Management / Building Services.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proactive and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive electrical works.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in commercial buildings.
• Ensure work complies with health & safety regulations and standards.
• Undertake testing, inspection, and certification as required.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain client relationships.
• Complete job reports and documentation via digital systems.
• Work flexibly across multiple sites within the region.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Customer service

FM / Building Services experience

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition (BS7671)

Job description

Mobile Electrical Engineer

Southeast Region (Hampshire / Southampton area)
Full Time | Permanent

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a Mobile Electrical Engineer to join our mobile FM team, covering the Southeast region with a focus around Southampton and surrounding areas.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team delivering high-quality planned and reactive maintenance services across a varied portfolio of commercial contracts.

Key Responsibilities

As a Mobile Electrical Engineer, you will:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical works
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across commercial buildings
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety regulations and compliance standards
• Undertake testing, inspection, and certification where required
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain strong client relationships
• Accurately complete job reports and documentation via digital systems
• Work flexibly across multiple sites within the region

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation
• 18th Edition (BS7671) qualification
• Experience working within a Facilities Management / Building Services environment
• Knowledge of compliance, statutory regulations, and safe systems of work
• Full UK driving licence (essential for mobile role)
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, customer-focused approach

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.