Maintenance Engineer - (Electrical) Salary - £35,235 - £38,626 (Grade 6) Hours - 37 hours per week Contract type - full time, permanent T he post holder will be required to attend emergency call-outs out of normal working hours. An experienced and qualified Maintenance Engineer is required within the Projects and Works Service, part of the City Assets Directorate within the City of Wolverhampton Council. The engineer will be required to fulfil a variety of electrical and mechanical engineering roles on the buildings within the portfolio of the City of Wolverhampton Council. Properties may be Schools, Offices, Commercial buildings, housing and other public structures, land, and buildings. various corporate and School buildings in and around the Wolverhampton Area. Duties include: - Day to Day supervision of reactive electrical maintenance with a good understanding of electrical systems Knowledge of fire protection systems i.e. fire alarms, extinguishers and some knowledge of gas suppression/sprinkler systems. To be involved in the monitoring the electrical and mechanical testing programmes, and implement rectification works when any issues of a negative results or risk is identified, through the existing City Council’s recording and monitoring system. Working with the senior maintenance engineer to develop project design proposals to a client following the internal/external brief. During projects ensure coordination between maintenance contractors, this can include some line management responsibility. To provide technical recommendations, concerns, for further action on surveys To provide data for existing property/facilities management systems and data inputting For this role the City are seeking the key skills to be:- Strong Electrical background – JIB graded Approved Electrician or equivalent engineering graded equivalent. Qualified Supervisor experience with a recognised Electrical or Mechanical contractor is desirable. Experience in supervision and control of multiple maintenance term contractors. Main Duties and Responsibilities: - Provide technical expertise within the projects and works service, based at the Civic Centre in Wolverhampton. Extensive technical and specialist experienced knowledge of complex commercial building electrical systems, of differing age and condition. Ability to work alone unsupervised. Ability to use initiative to prevent a building from closing if possible and be flexible to repair solutions. Facilities to comply with Approved Document M. Fundamental understanding and working knowledge of technical disciplines and the relevant current and draft standards and codes of practice including statutory legislation (eg CDM). Innovative, able to develop and implement concepts. Proven experience in the co-ordination of both Mechanical and Electrical systems. Be aware of client needs and focus on client satisfaction. Attend progress, design team and co-ordinator meetings & represent the service in a professional and ethical manner. Other Duties: - Carry out any duties which your line manager may reasonably request within the broad parameters of your role. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: - Must be able to meet the criteria of a JIB Approved Electrician Test & Inspection – 2391 / 2394 / 2395 Qualification Extensive post education experience or NVQ, Level 4, or equivalent experience by demonstration of ability in building services. Ability to use MS office i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel etc. Experience in three or more of the following areas: Industrial Buildings Facilities Management Food and Beverage Leisure Buildings Construction Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact John.Sherrard2@wolverhampton.gov.uk (01902 555762) or Craig.Hillman@wolverhampton.gov.uk (01902 555681) For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Our working arrangements All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements. Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for. For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here. Diversity We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents. Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace. As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees. 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We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here Employment Information & Support If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please click on this link to find out more - Learn more here Attached documents Job Description and Person Specification