Senior Electrical Engineer (Maintenance) – Wigston – £43,000
Location: Wigston, Leicestershire (LE18)
Salary: £43,000 per annum
Shifts: Monday to Friday (08:00–16:30)
About the Role
We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join a leading building maintenance provider at a large commercial site in Wigston, Leicestershire (LE18).
You’ll be responsible for overseeing a technical engineering team, ensuring planned and reactive maintenance is delivered effectively across electrical systems within a modern commercial environment.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Electrical Engineer
* Oversee day-to-day maintenance activities across electrical systems and building services equipment.
* Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance when required.
* Respond promptly to breakdowns, ensuring minimal downtime.
* Fault-finding and remedial repairs on lighting, power distribution, and control systems.
* Support and coordinate a multi-skilled maintenance team to ensure high standards of service delivery.
* Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures and site documentation.
Requirements of the Senior Electrical Engineer
* City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installations / Engineering.
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
* Previous experience in a supervisory or lead engineer position within a commercial or critical environment.
* Strong fault-finding ability and good knowledge of building services systems.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
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