Job Title : Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical)
Location : Kingston upon Thames
Contract Type : Permanent
Hours : Full Time – Monday to Friday (Rotating Shifts)
On-Call : 1 in 6 weeks
Working Hours
* Early Shift : 09 : 00 – 17 : 00
* Late Shift : 10 : 30 – 19 : 00
Role Overview
We are looking for a skilled and reliable Multi-Skilled Electrical Engineer to join a facilities maintenance team supporting student accommodation sites in Kingston upon Thames.
The role focuses on the delivery of high-quality planned and reactive maintenance across electrical, mechanical and building fabric elements, ensuring a safe, compliant and well-maintained living environment for residents. The successful candidate will also participate in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Service Delivery
* Deliver reactive and planned maintenance across student accommodation sites
* Undertake replacement of electrical appliances, fittings, luminaires and low-voltage outlets
* Carry out minor repairs within student bedrooms and communal areas, covering building fabric, fixtures and fittings
Electrical & Mechanical Duties
* Complete general electrical maintenance and fault finding
* Continuously monitor and maintain mechanical systems, fittings and plant rooms
Compliance & Safety
* Undertake monthly temperature monitoring of hot and cold-water systems
* Carry out weekly flushing of water outlets in unoccupied rooms
* Perform weekly fire alarm testing across the accommodation
* Complete bi-annual fire door inspections (training provided), recording defects, damage and remedial actions accurately
Reporting & Standards
* Accurately record works completed and report defects or compliance issues
* Ensure all tasks are completed in line with statutory requirements, site procedures and best practice
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary
* Company vehicle
* 24 days annual leave plus public holidays
* Life cover equivalent to 1.5x annual salary
* Employee discount schemes across major retailers
* Gym membership discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Holiday purchase scheme
* 2 paid corporate social responsibility days per year
* Access to professional qualifications, training and development programmes
* Employee referral rewards scheme
* Access to employee networks and inclusion groups
* 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme and mental wellbeing support app
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Demonstrable experience in a similar maintenance or engineering role
* Recognised electrical qualification (minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
* Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Full UK driving licence
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