Multiskilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer

The Ellison Institute Of Technology (eit); Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range £40,000–£50,000 (dep. on/

Travel allowance

Pension 7.5%

Life Assurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Job summary

The Ellison Institute Of Technology (EIT) in Oxford seeks a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join the Engineering and Maintenance Team. Core hours are 8:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work to support operations and scientific functions.

You will maintain laboratories, office environments and building infrastructure, ensuring safety, compliance and continuous availability. Strong self-motivation and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Electrical Engineering with City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3/HNC/HND or equivalent.
• Experience in electrical fault-finding, maintenance, and building services troubleshooting.
• Experience managing contractors and overseeing permit-to-work activities.
• Experience in highly-regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across electrical, mechanical, and building services systems.
• Diagnose faults and repairs to electrical systems, building infrastructure, plant, equipment and laboratory facilities.
• Maintain critical site services to ensure reliability and compliance.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, modification and improvement of site equipment and systems.
• Coordinate weekend activities to minimise disruption to operations.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Maintenance planning

Contractor management

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical engineering qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 / HNC/HND)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

CMMS

Job description

The Ellison Institute Of Technology (EIT) in Oxford seeks a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join the Engineering and Maintenance Team. Core hours are 8:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work to support operations and scientific functions.

You will maintain laboratories, office environments and building infrastructure, ensuring safety, compliance and continuous availability. Strong self-motivation and teamwork are essential.