Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer Elec Bias

Employment Solutions Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an electrical maintenance technician to deliver maintenance services on various electrical systems. Responsibilities include planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and supporting operational teams. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering or equivalent, along with experience in a similar role. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £40k per annum and several benefits like annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Auto-enrolment pension scheme (Employer 3% / Employee 5%)

Death in service: 2× annual salary

Qualifications

• Strong electrical fault-finding skills and knowledge of schematics.
• Ability to manage permits and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to SFG20 standards.
• Diagnose and repair faults efficiently to reduce downtime.
• Conduct inspections and proactive maintenance for reliability.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical engineering

Job description

Employment Solutions are looking to recruit for an electrical maintenance technician.

You will play a key role in delivering a safe, high-quality, and cost-effective maintenance service to site assets. For a large company based in the Leicester area You will be responsible for all aspects of preventative, predictive, and breakdown maintenance across a range of electrical systems, ensuring operational efficiency.

In this hands‑on role, you will also support operational teams, technicians, and management by providing expert technical assistance and overseeing maintenance routines and contractor coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to SFG20 standards on HVAC systems, UPS systems, RCDs and PAT testing, lighting systems, LEV and fume cupboards, boilers and air compressors.
• Diagnose and repair faults efficiently to reduce downtime.
• Conduct regular inspections and proactive maintenance to ensure reliability and safety.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new systems and equipment.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance activities using a CMMS (tablet‑based, training provided).
• Manage critical spare parts and ensure effective inventory control.
• Issue and manage permits to work for contractors, ensuring compliance and safety.
• Support black‑building testing and respond to alarms via the Trend BMS.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and performance initiatives.
• Deliver weekly reports in line with contractual KPIs.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical engineering, or a similar qualification.
• Experience in a similar role with strong electrical fault‑finding skills.
• Familiarity with 18th revision qualifications and technical manuals, schematics and drawings.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme (Employer 3% / Employee 5%).
• Death in service: 2 × annual salary.
• Competitive salary of £40k per annum (permanent position).

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.

Contact Details

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