Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer (Semi-Static)

Reporting to – PPM Contracts Manager
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 8am – 5pm
Probation Period: 3 months
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Job Location: Site based/ Various Sites
Start Date: Immediate

SCOPE

• The Semi-Static Electrically Biased Maintenance Engineer will deliver planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, fault finding and minor works across commercial building services systems. The role will be based primarily at an assigned site, with support provided to other client locations in and around London as operationally required.
• The role is electrically biased, with primary responsibility for the safe, compliant and effective maintenance of electrical installations, plant and associated equipment. The post holder will also support the wider Building Services Team by undertaking minor plumbing and building fabric works within their competence.
• The Engineer will help ensure that building services assets are maintained in a safe, compliant and serviceable condition, while meeting client requirements, statutory obligations, contractual standards and EWC safe systems of work.
• The role requires a flexible, customer-focused approach, including attendance at other London sites when operational support, cover, specialist knowledge or workload demands require it.

KNOWLEDGE

Minimum qualifications for this role are:

Essential

• Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification, City & Guilds electrical qualification or recognised equivalent.
• Current working knowledge of BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations.
• Appropriate electrical health and safety awareness and understanding of safe isolation procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate ongoing technical development and commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Current ECS Card appropriate to the duties undertaken.

Desirable

• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification, or equivalent.
• Health and safety training or qualification, such as IOSH, or demonstrable experience completing and working to risk assessments and method statements.
• Additional training relevant to building services maintenance, access equipment, water hygiene or building fabric repairs.

Experience and Technical Knowledge

• Proven experience delivering planned and reactive electrical maintenance within a commercial building services or facilities management environment.
• Practical experience of electrical fault finding, repairs, replacements and minor installation works.
• Understanding of electrical inspection, testing, verification, certification and reporting requirements within the limits of the post holder’s competence and authorisation.
• Awareness of statutory compliance, the Electricity at Work Regulations, safe systems of work and relevant codes of practice.
• Experience using CAFM or digital job management systems to receive, update and close maintenance tasks.
• Supporting and mentoring of Electrical apprentices
• Basic practical competence in minor plumbing and building fabric tasks, with an understanding of when specialist attendance or escalation is required.

SKILLS

• Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving ability, with a methodical approach to diagnosis and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, manufacturers’ information and technical documentation.
• Ability to plan and prioritise planned, reactive and minor works across a semi-static workload.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, site users, colleagues, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and provide clear technical information, including the fault, action taken, root cause where known and recommendations.
• Good customer service awareness and the ability to minimise disruption while works are undertaken.
• Ability to work independently while supporting and collaborating with the wider Building Services Team.
• Flexible, proactive and willing to support reasonable multi-skilled tasks within competence.

OTHER

• The ability and willingness to travel between client sites in and around London.
• A full UK driving licence is desirable and may be required depending on the allocated site and mobile support arrangements.
• Appreciation that occasional out-of-hours, overtime or emergency support may be required, subject to operational need and prior agreement where practicable.
• All work must be undertaken within the post holder’s competence, training and authorisation. Tasks outside competence must be made safe where appropriate and escalated promptly.
• The post holder is expected to present a professional image and comply with site security, access, safeguarding and client-specific requirements.

DUTIES

Electrical Maintenance

• Complete electrical planned preventative maintenance tasks in accordance with the agreed schedule, task instructions, statutory requirements and EWC procedures.
• Respond to electrical reactive maintenance requests, diagnose faults and complete safe, effective repairs within the post holder’s competence and authorisation.
• Undertake minor electrical installation and alteration works, including replacement of defective accessories, lighting components and associated equipment, as instructed and permitted.
• Carry out electrical inspection and testing activities only where suitably qualified, competent and authorised, ensuring results and certification are recorded correctly.
• Apply safe isolation, lock-off and proving-dead procedures before electrical work is undertaken.
• Identify defects, deterioration, non-compliance and recurring faults, and provide clear recommendations for remedial action or further specialist investigation.

Building Services Support

• Support the wider Building Services Team with maintenance activities and operational requirements across assigned sites.
• Undertake minor plumbing maintenance within competence, including basic tap and fitting replacements, minor accessible leak repairs, clearing simple blockages and replacing consumable components.
• Undertake minor building fabric works within competence, such as basic patch repairs, adjustments, resealing, touch-up painting and minor fixture or fitting repairs.
• Assist other trades where reasonably required, while ensuring that electrical responsibilities remain the primary focus of the role.
• Escalate specialist, high-risk or out-of-scope works to the line manager and support the coordination of follow-on attendance.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure all activities comply with relevant legislation, statutory requirements, EWC safe systems of work, site rules and client procedures.
• Prepare, review and work in accordance with suitable risk assessments and method statements, and report any change in conditions that could affect safe delivery.
• Use tools, test equipment and personal protective equipment correctly, completing pre-use checks and reporting defects promptly.
• Maintain good housekeeping, protect work areas and leave systems and locations safe, secure and operational on completion.
• Report hazards, near misses, incidents, defects and compliance concerns promptly through the appropriate channels.
• Support audits, inspections, investigations and compliance reviews as required.

Records, Customer Service and Teamwork

• Record all completed work accurately and promptly within the CAFM or designated reporting system, including labour, materials, findings, test results and follow-on recommendations.
• Maintain site logbooks, asset records, permits, worksheets and supporting maintenance documentation to the required standard.
• Provide timely updates to the line manager and client representative where faults, delays, access issues or additional works may affect service delivery.
• Communicate professionally with site users and plan works to minimise disruption to client operations.
• Support the ordering, control and effective use of materials, consumables, tools and spare parts.
• Participate in toolbox talks, training, team briefings and continuous improvement activities.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to apprentices and foster a positive working environment.
• Represent EWC positively and professionally and uphold company values at all times.