Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer (Maintenance) – Wigston – £43,000

Location: Wigston, Leicestershire (LE18)
Salary: £43,000 per annum
Shifts: Monday to Friday (08:00–16:30)

About the Role

We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join a leading building maintenance provider at a large commercial site in Wigston, Leicestershire (LE18).

You’ll be responsible for overseeing a technical engineering team, ensuring planned and reactive maintenance is delivered effectively across electrical systems within a modern commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Electrical Engineer

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance activities across electrical systems and building services equipment.
• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance when required.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Fault-finding and remedial repairs on lighting, power distribution, and control systems.
• Support and coordinate a multi-skilled maintenance team to ensure high standards of service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures and site documentation.

Requirements of the Senior Electrical Engineer

• City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installations / Engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or lead engineer position within a commercial or critical environment.
• Strong fault-finding ability and good knowledge of building services systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

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