Mobile Electrical Engineer- South East

Wates Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities management seeks a Mobile Engineer to support clients in the Southeast. This full-time role involves electrical and mechanical maintenance, ensuring compliance, and participating in a call-out rota. The ideal candidate will have relevant electrical qualifications and experience managing multiple sites, along with excellent record-keeping skills. The position offers competitive salary and extensive benefits, including growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance reviews

Pension

Health and wellness programs

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Learning and development opportunities

26 weeks paid maternity leave

12 weeks paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• Previous FM experience managing multiple sites.
• Hold electrical qualifications and 18th edition wiring regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and compliance tasks.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance issues and help desk requests.

Skills

Electrical qualification

Good knowledge of plant rooms

Excellent record-keeping skills

Computer literacy

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3

18th edition wiring regulations

Job description

Vacancy: Mobile Engineer (Electrically biased) – Southeast

This is a full-time, flexible working, permanent vacancy that will close in 20 days at 23:59 BST.

The Role

At Wates, we offer a fantastic opportunity for a Mobile Engineer to join our Facilities Management mobile team, supporting clients in the Southeast region.

The main responsibilities include carrying out Planned Preventative Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance (PPM), compliance tasks, reactive maintenance, and handling extra works or emergencies as per contract requirements on electrical and mechanical services.

You will also participate in our call-out rota for the region.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Previous FM experience managing multiple sites
• Electrical qualification such as NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent
• Hold 18th edition wiring regulations
• Good knowledge of plant rooms and day-to-day building maintenance, including compliance tasks
• Excellent record-keeping skills and computer literacy

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure all work complies with legislation and contractual obligations
• Utilise CAFM/PDA technology for real-time job updates and detailed reporting
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance issues and help desk requests related to mechanical systems
• Cover call-outs, breakdowns, and emergencies related to electrical and mechanical services as required

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, performance reviews, and opportunities for growth
• Van and extensive benefits including pension, health and wellness programs, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, and more
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career progression
• Industry-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks paid maternity leave and 12 weeks paid paternity leave

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Due to the nature of this role, a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required at offer stage. We assess applications with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis and do not discriminate based on criminal records. Additional pre-employment checks may apply.

About Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned companies in development, construction, and property maintenance. With over 125 years of legacy, we are committed to our purpose: reimagining places for people to thrive.

Our Promises

• Thriving places: Creating sustainable, inclusive communities
• Thriving planet: Protecting nature and addressing climate change
• Thriving people: Fostering inclusion, opportunity, and care

We are proud to be recognized as a Gold Investors in People employer and a Disability Confident employer. Our recruitment practices promote fairness and inclusivity.

Awards and Recognitions

• Inside Housing Development Awards – Best Project
• 2022 Construction News Awards Winner
• Investors in People 2022 – Gold Award
• Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards – Gold Award
• Top 50 Employers for Women 2022