Multi Skilled Engineer - Electrical Engineer Bias

Mitie; Chapel-en-le-Frith; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the United Kingdom is seeking a reliable Electrical Maintenance Operative. The role involves completing electrical installations, conducting fault diagnosis, and adhering to safety regulations while working independently and collaboratively. Candidates must be qualified to BS 7671 (18th Edition) in Electrical Installations, with a strong understanding of electrical systems and a commitment to health and safety practices. Join our team to contribute to essential maintenance tasks across various sites.

Qualifications

• Qualified to carry out electrical installations in compliance with standards.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and controls.
• Professional in raising safety concerns and maintaining standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical installations and assist tradespeople.
• Carry out testing, fault diagnosis, and repairs.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.

Skills

Electrical Installation

Fault Diagnosis

Reading Technical Drawings

Self-Motivation

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

BS 7671 (18th Edition) in Electrical Installations

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Electrical Maintenance Operative to support installation, maintenance, and repair tasks across various sites. The role involves working independently and collaboratively to deliver planned and remedial works on time, while strictly adhering to health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete electrical installations and assist tradespeople with wiring, calibration, and alignment tasks
• Carry out testing, fault diagnosis, repairs, and updates to maintenance work orders
• Use appropriate test equipment and tools, understanding their limitations
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures—no live working permitted
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and attend toolbox talks

Requirements

• Qualified to BS 7671 (18th Edition) in Electrical Installations
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, plant, and controls
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings and procedures
• Self‑motivated, well‑organised, and eager to learn
• Respectful, professional, and confident in raising safety concerns

Mitie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Additional Information

• It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. vulnerable adults, children or both).
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Mitie is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children or vulnerable adults.