Electrical Engineer
Full Time/Permanent
Engineering, Maintenance
£50,000 to £74,999
£52000 per annum, Benefits: Career Progression + Training + Benefits + Pensiion + 25 Days Holiday
All London
Kent
JO-2307-258145-2
05-03-2026 05:12 PM
2026-04-04
Day Electrical Engineer Location: High-Profile University Campus
About the Role We are seeking a Day Electrical Engineer to join the Facilities Team at a prestigious university campus. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a dynamic environment, working across a wide range of complex electrical systems.
You will work closely with General Maintenance Assistants and the wider Facilities Management team to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of campus infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Operations
About the Role We are seeking a Day Electrical Engineer to join the Facilities Team at a prestigious university campus. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a dynamic environment, working across a wide range of complex electrical systems.
You will work closely with General Maintenance Assistants and the wider Facilities Management team to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of campus infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Operations
- Carry out electrical maintenance and repairs across campus buildings, plant, systems, and equipment.
- Deliver statutory, mandatory, planned preventative (PPM), and reactive maintenance.
- Perform fault-finding and diagnostics to maximise system reliability and uptime.
- Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions accurately.
- Complete all work in accordance with current legislation, manufacturer guidance, and company health and safety procedures.
- Work safely in potentially hazardous environments, including confined spaces or on contaminated equipment, using appropriate PPE.
- Prepare plant and equipment for statutory inspections and insurance compliance requirements.
- Maintain accurate asset registers and maintenance records.
- Support minor installation works, including task planning, identifying materials, and preparing tools and equipment.
- Conduct pre-installation inspections and assess service requirements for new or upgraded equipment.
- Carry out site surveys and report defects to the relevant manager.
- Supervise and coordinate specialist service contractors where required.
- Liaise with the Asset Manager regarding issues relating to plant, equipment, and building fabric.
- Provide technical guidance and task-specific instruction to colleagues.
- Support the induction and training of apprentices, new starters, and maintenance staff.
- Complete daily administrative tasks and maintain accurate updates within work orders, tickets, and logbooks.
- Use CAFM systems, PDAs, BMS platforms, permit-to-work systems, and ordering systems (training provided where required).
- Undertake maintenance tasks outside of core electrical disciplines when required.
- Safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, scaffolding, and associated equipment.
- Provide support during emergency situations and participate in out-of-hours work when required.
- Completed Electrical Apprenticeship or NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent).
- Experience maintaining emergency lighting systems.
- 17th Edition Wiring Regulations, with willingness to obtain 18th Edition.
- Basic understanding of Health & Safety regulations within construction or building maintenance environments.
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems within building maintenance environments.
- High attention to detail with strong record-keeping and documentation skills.
- Competent IT skills, including the use of handheld devices and mobile job management systems.
- Flexible, proactive, and team-oriented approach to work.
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