Mobile Electrical Technician

Dalkia; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Pension scheme with employer matching

Life assurance

Job summary

Dalkia is hiring a Mobile Electrical Technician based in Manchester with travel to Salford/Manchester sites. You will perform planned maintenance, fault diagnosis and electrical installation work across facilities management contracts.

The role requires electrical qualifications, experience in building PPM, and the ability to respond to call-outs while maintaining accurate records and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Electrical maintenance experience across buildings and PPM.
• Experience diagnosing and rectifying faults and testing electrical installations.
• Evidence of safe working practices and relevant health and safety training.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled electrical PPM to maximise reliability of plant and systems.
• Diagnose and rectify faults in lighting, distribution and controls for HVAC equipment.
• Respond to reactive maintenance, call-outs and emergencies, coordinating actions.
• Undertake electrical installation, testing and inspection works with reporting.
• Coordinate subcontractors, communicate with clients, and provide site reports.
• Follow health and safety and QA procedures and maintain maintenance records.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PPM

Fault diagnosis

Electrical installation

Education

Electrical apprenticeship + City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2

AM2 or equivalent

City & Guilds 2391/2394 + 18th Edition

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Mobile Electrical Technician

Location: Based in Manchester, covering sites across Salford and Manchester.

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working eight hours per day with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break. Start and finish times are agreed locally between 7am and 7pm.

Travel of up to one hour before and after your working day is expected in your own time. You'll also be required to work Saturdays as part of a rota and respond to call-outs, breakdowns and emergencies as required.

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled Mobile Electrical Technician to deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and electrical installation works across our Facilities Management contracts. You'll help keep electrical plant and building systems safe, reliable and operating efficiently, ensuring work meets engineering standards and contractual requirements.

You'll diagnose and rectify faults, maintain lighting and distribution systems, and repair electrical controls associated with heating and ventilation equipment. Working closely with clients, colleagues and specialist subcontractors, you'll respond promptly to maintenance requests and maintain accurate records of completed work.

Our Environment

You'll be supporting education sites through the delivery of safe, compliant and well‑maintained learning environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled electrical PPM, maintaining engineering standards to maximise the reliability and operational effectiveness of plant and associated systems.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults, including repairs to lighting, distribution systems and electrical controls associated with heating and ventilation equipment.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance and helpdesk requests, coordinating initial actions and attending call‑outs, breakdowns and emergencies, including support for other building services where required.
• Undertake electrical installation, testing and inspection works, identifying requirements for replacements, additional works and opportunities to extend the services provided.
• Coordinate visiting specialist subcontractors, communicate with clients and service providers, attend site meetings and provide reports on work and equipment.
• Follow health and safety and site quality assurance procedures, maintaining accurate maintenance records and supporting documentation.

What We're Looking For

• A completed electrical apprenticeship and City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 and 2 in Electrical Installation, or an equivalent qualification, together with AM2 or equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2391 and/or 2394 in Inspection and Testing, or equivalent, and an 18th Edition qualification.
• Experience of electrical maintenance, including building PPM, fault diagnosis and rectification, electrical installation, testing and inspection.
• Relevant health and safety training and a commitment to safe working practices.
• A full UK driving licence.

Experience of CAFM systems and helpdesk services, the ability to complete Electrical Installation and Minor Works Certificates, basic mechanical knowledge and PAT testing experience would further support your application.

Why Join Us?

You'll apply your electrical expertise in a varied mobile role, helping maintain essential building services and supporting our clients' day‑to‑day operations. With training and opportunities for career progression across our Facilities Management and wider Group businesses, you'll have scope to build your skills and develop your career with Dalkia UK.

Benefits

• Competitive salary [with shift allowance and overtime opportunities, where applicable].
• Company vehicle.
• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy up to five additional days.
• An additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
• [Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution matching.]
• Life assurance [and Company sick pay].
• Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle, including retail discounts, electric vehicle schemes, eye care and technology loans.
• Access to wellbeing resources and a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee recognition awards and referral bonuses.
• One paid volunteering day annually to support a cause that's important to you.
• Company‑issued technology, uniform and PPE.
• Training and genuine opportunities for career progression across our Facilities Management and wider Group businesses.

Our Values

People First – It starts with health, safety and wellbeing

Better Together – A collaborative team

Trusted Partners – Dedicated to our clients' success

Taking Responsibility – Making a positive difference

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you.