Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Job DescriptionElectrical Maintenance Engineer (Cover / Support Engineer – Semi-Static) Location: London (City, Canary Wharf, West End)
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + Zones 1–2 Travelcard + Overtime
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
The Opportunity We’re offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join one of the fastest-growing maintenance providers in London and the South East.
As a Cover Engineer, you'll work across a portfolio of high-end commercial office buildings, stepping in during planned and unplanned absences (e.g. holidays, sickness) of site-based engineers. You'll also assist with quoted works and tenant maintenance projects. This role offers variety, autonomy, and clear progression into senior roles such as Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
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- Provide engineering support across multiple commercial office sites
\n - Carry out both electrical and mechanical PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and reactive maintenance
\n - Support tenant and project works, ensuring smooth delivery of additional services
\n - Manage and liaise with subcontractors for specialist services
\n - Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including:
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- \nFire alarms
\n - \nEmergency lighting
\n - \nWater treatment
\n - \nHVAC systems, including AHUs and FCUs
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- Complete reports, logbooks, and assist with monthly compliance documentation
\n - Occasionally work out-of-hours or attend call-outs (where applicable)
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What We're Looking For
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- City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 in Electrical Installations (or equivalent)
\n - \n18th Edition Wiring Regulations
\n - Previous experience in commercial building maintenance
\n - Good understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance
\n - Confident, client-facing, and reliable with strong communication skills
\n - Willing to travel within Zones 1–2 and work semi-static across key sites
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Salary & Package
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- \nBasic Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)
\n - \nZones 1–2 Travelcard
\n - \nPlenty of overtime available
\n - \n23 days annual leave + bank holidays
\n - \nPrivate medical insurance (after probation)
\n - \nRewards Gateway platform (retail discounts)
\n - \nCycle to Work Scheme
\n - \nSeason Ticket Loan (after 6 months)
\n - \nraining and genuine career development opportunities (pathway to Supervisor roles and beyond)
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If you're a proactive, qualified Electrical Engineer looking for a long-term career move with growth, support, and plenty of opportunity please apply or send your cv to Ben Miller at CBW staffing solutions