Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Merck Group; Irvine; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international company in Irvine is seeking a Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer to ensure the safety and efficiency of facility operations. This role involves managing electrical maintenance, troubleshooting systems, and complying with regulations. Candidates should have electrical engineering experience and relevant qualifications, including City and Guilds Level 3 certification. The position operates on a Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical Engineering, ideally in a Facilities or maintenance role.
• Have a good knowledge of Facilities plant and equipment.
• Qualified to BS 7671- 17th Edition IET, 18th Edition desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for the smooth operation of the Irvine Facility.
• Close out all Facility Electrical defects & improvements.
• Troubleshoot Site CCTV and fire equipment.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Preventative Planned Maintenance Management

Knowledge of Facilities plant and equipment

Computer competency (Microsoft Office, SAP)

Understanding of Building Management Systems

Education

City and Guilds Level 3 - installation and maintenance

BS 7671- 17th Edition IET

Job description

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Your role:

As our Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer working on a Mon‑Fri day shift you'll provide all‑round engineering support, ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our Irvine Facility. You will have a deep understanding of Electrical regulations and be responsible for complying with Health & Safety and building codes of practice. As a hands‑on engineer, you will work closely within the Facilities & Control of Work Team, managing and performing essential maintenance and installation tasks to ensure our Facility operates at optimal efficiency. Your goal is to maintain and ensure the safety and professionalism of all activities on site with an Act as Owner approach.

Responsibilities include:

• Close out all Facility Electrical defects & improvements (lighting & small power).
• Ensure production area lighting and small power meets all Quality & Regulation standards and ensure Audit readiness.
• Troubleshooting of Site CCTV, Net2 Access control & fire equipment, to reduce downtime and increase site knowledge.
• Lead & Support Contractor control & sponsor specific electrical works both Maintenance and construction.
• Support purchasing process, PR's, PO's, Quotations, SAP.
• Manage Facilities Maintenance to track and close out all facilities maintenance defects (iObeya).
• Support Facility type Capex works.
• Carry out all site portable appliance testing and maintain register.
• Own all type electrical isolations from design, implementation, and long term.

Who you are:

• Experience in Electrical Engineering, ideally in a Facilities or maintenance role
• Have experience of Preventative Planned Maintenance Management - desirable
• Have a good knowledge of Facilities plant and equipment - desirable
• Are computer competent, Microsoft Office, SAP, XL etc.
• Have a good understand of Building Management Systems and project management processes - desirable
• Are qualified to City and Guilds Level 3 - installation and maintenance and BS 7671- 17th Edition IET, although 18th Edition is desirable.