Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: 19939
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Building Services Engineer (Electrical Bias) at our Pendine site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Building Services Engineer, you will support the maintenance and operation of critical infrastructure that underpins essential defence operations while developing your technical skills and experience.
Day‑to‑day, you’ll assist with planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems, gaining hands‑on experience with building services, plant and equipment while being supported by an experienced team.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting installation, planned, preventative and corrective maintenance across site services, plant and buildings
* Assisting with fault finding and basic diagnostics across electrical systems
* Working with the wider team to prioritise maintenance activities
* Supporting compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures and standards
* Assisting with contractor supervision and learning site processes
* Participating in the on‑call rota with training and support
Essential experience of the Building Services Engineer:
* Strong interest in building services or electrical engineering
* Basic understanding of electrical systems
* Willingness to learn and develop technical skills
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Positive attitude and proactive approach to work
* Good communication skills
Essential qualifications for the Building Services Engineer:
* BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
* City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing or equivalent
* NVQ Level 3 / ONC / OND / BTEC Level 3 in Electrical Engineering
* Full UK driving licence
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required qualifications and a willingness to learn and develop, then we would like to hear from you. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you build your career.
This role is 37 hours per week based at our Pendine site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Set working times are 07:30 – 16:15 Monday to Thursday. Working 07:30 – 15:45 on the first Friday with the second Friday off or a half‑day Friday pattern may be considered. Shift patterns for this role may include participation in an on‑call rota and weekend working.
Pendine
The QinetiQ Pendine facility, located on the coast of South Wales, is renowned for its extensive capabilities in testing and evaluating defence systems, particularly in the fields of weapons and vehicle performance. Pendine plays a critical role in the UK’s defence landscape providing essential services that contribute to the development and assurance of military hardware.
Our Benefits
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
* Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
* Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
* We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
* Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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