Mobile Lead Electrical Technician

NG Bailey Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Flexible benefits

On call allowance

25 days holiday

Pension

Sick pay

Wellbeing days

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Development programme

Job summary

NG Bailey Facilities Services is seeking a Mobile Lead Electrical Technician to support a portfolio of sites around Cambridge. You will lead electrical maintenance, ensure compliance, and mentor engineers across contracts, including educational and commercial facilities.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 electrical discipline, an approved apprenticeship, 18th edition, and experience with building services PPM and CAFM systems. Training for NICEIC QS can be provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 – Electrical Discipline.
• Recognised Electrical apprenticeship.
• IOSH Working and/or Managing Safely.
• 18th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations.
• City & Guilds 2391 – Inspection and Testing (desirable).
• Legionella Awareness for hot & cold systems (desirable).
• Water hygiene knowledge incl ACOP L8 and TMV inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the team to complete PPMs, remedial and reactive tasks to resolve client issues within SLAs.
• Support the Site Supervisor in day-to-day contract delivery.
• Act as deputy to Site Supervisor during leave, training or absence.
• Ensure statutory documentation and logbooks are up to date and auditable.
• Manage Contractors on/off site via Permit to Work scheme.
• Monitor plant performance via BMS and CAFM systems.
• Adhere to HASAWA and health and safety standards.
• Oversee incident management, escalations and emergency response procedures.
• Maintain shift logs and technical reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Client facing FM background

Health and safety compliance

PPM delivery

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 – Electrical

City & Guilds apprenticeship

Tools

BMS (Building Management Systems)

CAFM systems

SFG20

Job description

Mobile Lead Electrical Technician

Cambridge Region

Full Time

Competitive Salary + Company Van (Plus Fuel Card) - Plus Travel time Paid + Flexible Benefits + Plus On Call Allowance (1-11)

Due to continued growth and the successful expansion of local contracts, NG Bailey Facilities Services is looking to recruit a Mobile Lead Electrical Technician to support a portfolio of sites across the Cambridge area.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will lead the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a range of electrical and mechanical building services systems. As a senior member of the engineering team, you will take ownership of service delivery, statutory compliance, and client relationships while supporting and mentoring engineers across multiple contracts, including schools, educational facilities, and commercial buildings.

We are particularly interested in candidates who hold NICEIC Qualified Supervisor (QS) status. However, we would also welcome applications from experienced electrical professionals who are keen to develop into a QS role and are looking for the support and training to achieve this qualification

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the team to work efficiently and safely to complete PPM’s, remedial and reactive tasks to resolve all client issues within agreed SLA’s.
• Support the Site Supervisor in the day-to-day delivery of the contract.
• Act as deputy to the Site Supervisor during periods of annual leave, training, sickness or absence.
• Ensure all statutory documentation and logbooks are kept up to date and available for inspection and audit when required.
• To manage Contractors on and off site via a Permit to Work scheme.
• Monitor and manage plant performance via BMS and CAFM systems
• Adherence to set engineering standards in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA).
• Oversee incident management, escalations, and emergency response procedures
• Maintain accurate shift logs, technical reports, and operational documentation
• Supervise contractors and engineering teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery
• Support energy efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives
• To ensure onsite Quality Assurance procedures are adhered to in all aspects, and to maintain accurate records and documentation associated with all electrical and mechanical systems.
• Hours are Monday to Friday 40 hrs per week

Requirements

• NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 – Electrical Discipline.
• Recognised Electrical apprenticeship
• IOSH Working and or Managing Safely
• 18th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations.
• City & Guilds 2391 – Inspection and Testing (desirable).
• Legionella Awareness Responsible Person (Hot & Cold Systems including Cooling Towers; desirable).
• Statutory compliance knowledge in Water hygiene to include ACOP L8 and TMV inspections. Pressure systems to include expansion vessels, safety valves and pressure relief systems. HVAC compliance to include F-Gas awareness and ventilation maintenance.
• Experienced in the electrical and mechanical aspects of building services PPM schedules, and SFG20..
• Competent working knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical Systems, Building Management Systems, Lighting Control Systems, Heating and Ventilation Systems, Emergency Generators and UPS.
• Client facing commercial FM background.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Company Van (Plus Fuel Card) + Flexible Benefits + Plus On Call Allowance
• Travel Time paid other than first and last half hour.
• 25 Days Holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension with employer contribution
• Sick Pay
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.