Mobile engineer (electrical / AC)

Wates Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Group seeks an Electrical Mobile Engineer to support a diverse FM portfolio across Stoke-on-Trent and the wider Midlands. The role is mobile, full-time, and field-based, delivering planned and reactive electrical maintenance across multiple sites.

You will perform fault finding, testing, inspection, and repair of electrical systems, support lighting and power distribution, and complete compliant service records using mobile tools. DBS checks may apply where required.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in Electrical Installation/Maintenance.
• 18th Edition (BS7671) certification is required.
• Experience in Facilities Management, Building Services, or a maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance across FM contracts.
• Carry out fault finding, testing, inspection, and repair of electrical systems and equipment.
• Support the maintenance of building services including lighting, power distribution, emergency lighting, and associated plant.
• Undertake minor installation works and electrical upgrades where required.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with current regulations, company procedures, and client requirements.
• Accurately complete job reports, compliance documentation, and service records using mobile technology.
• Support wider building services activities and collaborate with multi-skilled engineering colleagues.
• Participate in the on-call rota when required.

Skills

Electrical installation

Fault finding

Diagnostic skills

Customer service

Independent working

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

18th Edition (BS7671) Certification

Job description

Electrical Mobile Engineer

(WPS) – Facilities Management

Location: Stoke-on-Trent & Midlands Region (Mobile Role)

Full Time | Permanent

The Vacancy

WPS is looking for an experienced Electrical Mobile Engineer to join our growing Facilities Management team, supporting a diverse portfolio of commercial and corporate properties across Stoke-on-Trent and the wider Midlands region.

As part of our Mobile Engineering team, you'll play a key role in delivering planned and reactive maintenance services, ensuring our clients' buildings remain safe, compliant, and fully operational. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrical engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance across our FM contracts.
• Carry out fault finding, testing, inspection, and repair of electrical systems and equipment.
• Support the maintenance of building services including lighting, power distribution, emergency lighting, and associated plant.
• Undertake minor installation works and electrical upgrades where required.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with current regulations, company procedures, and client requirements.
• Accurately complete job reports, compliance documentation, and service records using mobile technology.
• Support wider building services activities and collaborate with multi-skilled engineering colleagues.
• Participate in the on-call rota when required.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified electrician with City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in Electrical Installation/Maintenance.
• 18th Edition (BS7671) certification.
• Experience working within Facilities Management, Building Services, or a maintenance environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance and safe systems of work.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of workmanship and professionalism.

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.