Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Electrical Engineer - Maintenance\n\nLocation: Central London\n\nSalary: £30/hour commensurate with experienceJob\n\nType: Long-term Temporary \n\nWorking Hours: 08:00-16:00 (overtime available)\n\nAbout the Role: \n\nWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Electrical Engineer to join the maintenance team at a prestigious university in East-Central London. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the electrical infrastructure remains safe, functional, and compliant with industry regulations.This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the efficient operation of a large university estate, carrying out essential maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work to support students and staff.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nPerforming routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, and electrical repairs across campus buildings\nInspecting, testing, and maintaining electrical systems to ensure compliance with statutory requirements\nCarrying out installation and upgrade work on electrical components and systems\nEnsuring health and safety standards and regulations are strictly followed\nAssisting with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules\nCollaborating with other maintenance and facilities teams to ensure smooth operationsRequirements:\n\nRecognised electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3/Level 2, City & Guilds 2365/2382, or equivalent)\nProven experience in an electrical maintenance role, ideally within large commercial or educational facilities\nStrong knowledge of electrical systems, including distribution boards, wiring, and emergency lighting\nGood understanding of health and safety regulations, including BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations)\nAbility to diagnose and resolve faults independently and work efficiently within a team\nExcellent problem-solving and communication skillsBenefits:\n\nCompetitive salary\nProfessional development opportunities\nSupportive work environment within a respected institution \n\nWhat you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.\nIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.\n\nHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)