The Vacancy
Electrical Engineer FM – Wellcome Genome Campus
Are you a qualified Electrical Engineer with a passion for facilities management? Join the Wellcome Genome Campus, a globally recognised hub for scientific research, and play a vital role in maintaining the electrical infrastructure that powers innovation.
Location: Wellcome Genome Campus, Saffron Walden
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
About the Role
As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across the campus. You’ll support both planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and contributing to a high-performing facilities team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and repairs on systems including lighting, power distribution, emergency systems, and control panels
2. Support the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules
3. Respond to and resolve electrical faults and breakdowns efficiently
4. Ensure all work complies with current electrical regulations and health & safety standards
5. Assist with electrical installations and project work as required
6. Maintain accurate records of inspections, testing, and completed work
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
7. Recognised electrical qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds 2365, 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations)
8. Proven experience in electrical maintenance within a facilities or building services environment
9. Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
10. Good understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements
11. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Why Join Us?
At the Wellcome Genome Campus, you’ll be part of a vibrant, collaborative community supporting world-class research. We offer:
12. A supportive and inclusive work environment
13. Opportunities for ongoing training and development
14. Access to campus amenities including cafés, gym, and green spaces
15. The chance to contribute to meaningful work in a globally respected setting
**Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
Work for Wates
Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.
We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:
Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.
We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.
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