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Job Title: FM Electrical Engineer (Trainee)
Salary Range: £, - £, per annum (starting salary dependent on experience)
Permanent - Full Time
Location – Wandsworth Town Hall, room, SW PU and York House, Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW AA
Other essential information: This role requires the candidate to work from various locations across Richmond and Wandsworth depending on business need. This role also required you to be part of a call out rota and work unsocial hours at times to support committee meetings.
Are you looking for a varied electrical role where your work has a direct impact on the safety and experience of thousands of building users.
In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining and improving a diverse corporate building portfolio of around properties across Richmond and Wandsworth. You will contribute directly to creating safe, compliant and well‑functioning environments for staff, service users and visitors. Your work enables our Corporate Facilities Management (FM) service to deliver reliable, high‑quality operations that support the day‑to‑day running of council services.
Our FM service covers a wide range of essential activities, including:
1. Reactive and planned maintenance (including statutory compliance)
2. Small works and project delivery
3. Cleaning, postal and print services
4. Energy management and decarbonisation
5. Halls and events management
As an Electrician within this team, your work will ensure our buildings meet required standards, remain safe, and operate efficiently.
What You Will Be Responsible For
You will use your technical expertise to support the safe and continuous operation of electrical systems across the corporate estate. Your role will include:
6. Installing, inspecting and maintaining electrical wiring and equipment across council buildings
7. Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults in systems and machinery
8. Ensuring all work complies with wiring and health & safety regulations
9. Testing electrical systems using appropriate tools and equipment
10. Responding promptly to emergency breakdowns and service requests
11. Supporting and maintaining AV / webcasting equipment for Council Committee meetings
12. Keeping accurate records of work completed and materials used
13. Working collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and the wider FM team
This is an excellent opportunity to apply your skills in a high‑profile public sector environment while helping modernise and future‑proof our facilities management services.
Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Skills
14. Strong knowledge of electrical systems and components
15. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
16. Excellent problem‑solving and fault‑finding skills
17. Strong attention to detail with a focus on safety
18. Effective communication and teamwork abilities
19. A commitment to continuous service improvement and sustainability
Qualifications & Experience
20. NVQ Level in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
21. th Edition Wiring Regulations certification
22. Proven experience as an electrician in a commercial or industrial environment
23. Strong understanding of health and safety requirements
24. Experience working with Audio Visual technology
Indicative Recruitment Timeline
Closing Date: Sunday st February
Shortlisting Date: Week commencing nd February
Interview Date: TBC
We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Useful Information
Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We offer a wide range of designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
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