Mobile Maintenance Electrician at City Facilities Management, Canvey Island

Job Title: Mobile Maintenance Electrician (AST) 

Location: Canvey Island / Southend / Benfleet

Contract Type: Permanent 

Working Hours: 40 Hours Per Week 

Salary: £41,325.03 Total Salary (Inclusive of Standby Payment (1:4 x 13 Periods) + Overtime + Travel Time 

An exciting opportunity has emerged for an experienced Mobile Maintenance Electrician to join our company to work with one of our major UK supermarket clients. 

This is a key position, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a number of site locations.  

You will be the first line in all maintenance issues throughout your allocated sites. You may be required to request specialist attendance following initial call out.  

This role also provides reactive and planned maintenance to food services and catering equipment for which training is provided, specialist attendance again may be required following initial callout.  

The purpose of this role is to carry out technical repairs and PPM’s. You will ensure that all technical and compliance paperwork is completed and up to date at all times. All work will be completed to the highest standards in an efficient and cost-effective manner, whilst complying with all Health and Safety legislation. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Prioritise maintenance and repair work to achieve agreed timescales and response times. Complete all necessary PPM’s and reactive maintenance schedules within agreed timescales and to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and as required.  
• Complete the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule within agreed timescales and to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed accurately.  
• Respond promptly and positively to service call requests from the Helpdesk and to assess the requirements of the job and carry out repairs as and where necessary.  
• Identify non-repairable faults in plant and machinery and promptly advise the Line Manager of findings, with recommendations regarding suitable replacement.  
• Advise the on-site customer (manager) of any repair and maintenance issues that are likely to affect the smooth running of the site.  
• Carry out surveys and complete reports as required by City management.  
• Work with company and customer employees to ensure laid-down standards of quality are maintained at all times.  
• Carry out minor alterations and installations within the individual’s technical competence in accordance with current specifications.  
• Complete general repairs and maintenance on trained Food Services assets (catering and bakery equipment).  
• Comply with the BER policy and guidelines on managing catering and bakery assets.  
• Complete general repairs and maintenance to customer sites as designated by City management.  .

Process: 

• Comply with the company Health and Safety Policy at all times.  
• Complete all mandatory online training and Evolve modules.  
• Conduct emergency lighting tests ensuring any requirements for repairs are logged.  
• Effectively communicate with other team members and management.  
• Follow purchase order process 

Other: 

• To undertake any other reasonable duties and/or responsibilities as may be required.  
• You will be part of a 1 in 4 standby on-call rota. 

Qualifications / Experience: 
Essential 

• NVQ Level 3/City and guilds 236 Part 1 + 2 or equivalent in electrical installation/Maintenance.  
• City and Guilds 18th Edition. 
• AM2 / 2391 

*An additional £1,500 competency payment will be added to the basic salary upon completion of electrical fault training for catering and bakery equipment. The training, provided by the employer during the probation period, includes two one-week training blocks. 

The ideal candidate: 

• Full driving license. 
• Experience using a PDA system. 
• Ability to maintain and repair a wide range of electrical and mechanical equipment, e.g. commercial catering/bakery. 
• Carried out PPM and reactive maintenance within a similar retail environment. 

What We Offer:    

At City, we take pride in supporting our colleagues with a fantastic range of exciting benefits designed to enhance both their professional and personal lives. From exclusive perks to valuable rewards, we are committed to ensuring our team feels valued, motivated, and empowered. Our benefits include:  

• 33 Days Holiday (Inc. Bank Holidays)   
• Private Pension   
• HealthShield Cashback Plan - Reclaim part of your dental/optical costs.    
• Access to Costco Personal Membership Subscription  

We are committed to being a menopause-friendly employer, creating an inclusive workplace where colleagues feel supported, valued and able to thrive at every stage of their career