Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Contract: Government

Location: Weymouth, DT4 8UB

Hours of work: 40 - Monday - Friday | 4-week rota: 1 week 07:00 - 15:00, 2 weeks 08:00 - 16:30, 1 week 11:30 - 20:00

Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, ISS, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional building services maintenance and supporting the consistent delivery of high-quality facilities services across client properties.

Reporting to the Regional Facilities Manager, you will help ensure the safety, reliability and performance of critical building systems through expert maintenance, fault finding and repair activities.

Job Description

We are looking for a fully qualified Electrical Engineer with experience of completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works, ideally within a facilities management environment.

The successful candidate will be committed to maintaining high technical standards, delivering excellent stakeholder support and participating in the on-call rota as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete all scheduled electrical PPM activities in line with contract requirements.
• Respond to and complete reactive and proactive tasks raised via the helpdesk within agreed SLAs.
• Undertake fault finding, repairs, maintenance and installation work on electrical systems.
• Successfully complete LV AP training and become appointed.
• Oversee on-site contractors, verifying competence, monitoring work quality and issuing Permits to Work where required.
• Test, inspect and maintain electrical systems to ensure compliance, safety and performance standards are met.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues, providing technical support and proactive communication.
• Maintain accurate administrative records, including work reports, asset updates and compliance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including risk assessments, method statements and COSHH procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, maintenance processes and service delivery.

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

• Ideally from a facilities management background with experience of completing both PPM and reactive maintenance works.
• Previous experience of Authorised Person (AP) status would be advantageous.
• Must be fully electrically qualified and able to provide certification prior to offer.
• Must be willing and able to participate in the on-call rota, including flexibility to cover sickness and planned holidays.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must hold one of the following qualification pathways:

• City & Guilds 2365 and 2357 Level 3, NVQ 2356 and AM2.
• City & Guilds 2330 Level 3 in Electrical Installation, NVQ 2356 and AM2.
• City & Guilds 236/2360 in Electrical Installations Part 1 & 2.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2018), preferably including the A2 Amendment.

Additional Information

• Participation in the on-call rota is required (1 week in every 4 under normal operations).
• A company van is provided for call-out duties.

The Company

ISS is a global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organisations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors - from healthcare to finance - to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community.

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team - we’ll be happy to support you.

Join ISS and be part of something bigger.