Shift Engineer (Electrical)

Wates; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shift Engineer (Electrical) role at the University of Leeds, supplied by Wates, focuses on maintaining critical building services across a busy estate to support staff, students and visitors. You will perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance within a multi-skilled team, ensuring compliance, safety and reliable operation of all electrical plant on site, with a DBS check at offer stage.

Excellent fault-finding, documenting maintenance actions, and coordinating with subcontractors

Qualifications

• Electrical NVQ Level 3
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience in Facilities Management or Building Services
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Proactive approach and ability to work independently or in a team

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults efficiently and safely.
• Complete maintenance tasks in line with statutory compliance and health & safety requirements.
• Support the operation and maintenance of building services systems and associated plant.
• Accurately complete job records, maintenance reports, and compliance documentation.
• Respond to emergency callouts and support business continuity when necessary.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, subcontractors, and client stakeholders.
• Ensure all works are completed to agreed service levels and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical NVQ Level 3

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

FM / Building Services experience

Fault finding

Health & Safety knowledge

Customer service

Independent worker

Education

Electrical NVQ Level 3

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and customer-focused Shift Engineer (Electrical) to join our Facilities Management team at the prestigious University of Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Electrical Engineer who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, ensuring critical building services are maintained to the highest standards while delivering an exceptional service to our client. Working as part of a multi-skilled engineering team, you'll be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance across a diverse estate, helping to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient environment for staff, students, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults efficiently and safely.
• Complete maintenance tasks in line with statutory compliance and health & safety requirements.
• Support the operation and maintenance of building services systems and associated plant.
• Accurately complete job records, maintenance reports, and compliance documentation.
• Respond to emergency callouts and support business continuity requirements when necessary.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, subcontractors, and client stakeholders.
• Ensure all works are completed to agreed service levels and quality standards.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Electrical NVQ Level 3
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Experience working within Facilities Management, Building Services, or a similar maintenance environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance requirements.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.