Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical)

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 HoursEarly Shift: 09:00 – 17:00

Late Shift: 10:30 – 19:00

Role OverviewWe 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 ResponsibilitiesMaintenance & 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

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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