Electrical Engineer (Ashford - Kent)
We are seeking an Electrical Engineering Specialist to join a busy Estates team, ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient operation of critical engineering systems across a healthcare estate.
This is a hands-on role combining fault finding, maintenance, compliance and project work across a diverse range of building services and infrastructure.
The Role
As an Electrical Engineering Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving a wide variety of electrical and mechanical systems that support the day-to-day operation of the organisation.
Your duties will include:
- Diagnosing and repairing faults on electrical distribution systems, switchgear, emergency lighting, HVAC plant, BMS controls and Air Handling Units (AHUs)
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities
- Supporting system upgrades, refurbishments, installations and equipment replacement projects
- Reviewing completed maintenance works to ensure quality, compliance and performance standards are achieved
- Troubleshooting technical issues and identifying long-term solutions to prevent recurring faults
- Assisting with risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work
- Working closely with managers, engineers and contractors to deliver maintenance and improvement programmes
- Maintaining accurate records through CAFM and digital maintenance systems
- Supporting statutory compliance activities and ensuring engineering standards are maintained
- Participating in emergency response situations and providing technical support when required
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this position, applicants must demonstrate:
- A City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent qualification in an electrical discipline
- A minimum of 3 years' experience within a complex engineering, facilities management or critical services environment
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across building services systems
- Good knowledge of electrical distribution, emergency lighting, HVAC systems, AHUs and BMS controls
- The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Experience carrying out safe isolations and working safely on electrical systems
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A proactive, solution-focused approach with the ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively
- A strong understanding of health and safety responsibilities and safe working practices
- Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern and respond to urgent engineering issues when required
- A full UK driving licence
Previous experience within healthcare, NHS, education, critical infrastructure or other complex estates environments would be advantageous.
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