Building Services Maintenance Engineer - Electrical

  • Lewisham, United Kingdom
  • £46,565 per annum

Job Title: Building Services Maintenance Engineer - Electrical (Temporary)

Contract Type: Ongoing Temporary, with possibility to convert to Temporary-to-Permanent
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (37 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive (£46,565 per annum)

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Building Services Maintenance Engineer with electrical expertise to join our Estates team on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will provide professional maintenance and operational support for electrical systems across multiple sites, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on electrical systems including lighting, distribution boards, emergency systems, and control panels.

  • Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults, responding promptly to maintenance requests and emergency breakdowns to minimize disruption.

  • Conduct inspection and testing in line with BS7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations), ensuring all work is properly certified and documented.

  • Maintain accurate records including asset registers, compliance logs, and maintenance reports.

  • Coordinate and supervise external contractors for planned maintenance works to ensure quality and timely completion.

  • Comply with all health and safety legislation, statutory requirements, and organisational policies.

  • Assist with wider estates maintenance operations and support multi-skilled team activities as required.

  • Be available for occasional out-of-hours and weekend work to support essential maintenance activities.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

  • Vocational qualification in the electrical industry.

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in electrical maintenance.

  • Certified in BS7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).

  • Proven experience in fault-finding, inspection, testing, and certification of electrical systems.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Competent in IT applications including email, reporting tools, and maintenance management systems.

  • Full UK driving license.

Personal Attributes

  • Strong commitment to health and safety.

  • Excellent communication and customer care skills.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work efficiently under pressure.

  • Professional attitude with a positive, proactive approach to problem-solving.

  • Willingness to undertake ongoing professional development.

Additional Information

  • This role may require DBS clearance.

  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults is expected.

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