Would you like to be part of Vital Energi's Growth Strategy? If so, we are looking for a Skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our specialist O&M team and take direct responsibility for the day‑to‑day operation and maintenance of vital plantrooms across London. This position suits candidates with an Electrical Maintenance background who have experience with HVAC, heat pumps, refrigeration, pumping or similar plantroom equipment and who are ready to develop their experience on larger, higher‑value projects that include conventional and renewable energy systems.
Responsibilities
- Deliver planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance for plantrooms and renewable energy systems at high‑profile public sector sites and private sector facilities.
- Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
- Provide technical assistance to clients, contractors and colleagues within the scope of operations while meeting QHSE objectives and customer service requirements.
- Ensure statutory and mandatory inspections are carried out and documented in line with the company’s management system.
- Accurately maintain and submit relevant documentation and records as required.
- Undertake subcontractor management where necessary.
- Respond to issues as part of a call‑out rota.
Skills and Experience
- Recognised electrical engineering qualification or time‑served.
- Demonstrable electrical maintenance and fault‑finding experience covering heating, refrigeration, pumping or similar plantroom equipment.
- Forces leavers/Ex‑Forces members with transferable experience are encouraged to apply.
- Knowledge or experience with renewable energy technologies such as heat pumps and solar is highly advantageous.
- Full UK manual driving licence.
The Company
Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We support hospitals, universities, new build developments, towns and cities, as well as industrial and commercial clients, in decarbonising their buildings. We are working on ground‑breaking projects across the UK that support the UK’s Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low‑carbon infrastructure project for Westminster. With plans to double our headcount and open new offices nationwide, there is no better time to join the Vital Energi family.
Package
- Salary negotiable.
- DOE.
- Van and fuel card.
- Contributory company pension scheme.
- Non‑contributory death‑in‑service insurance.
- Employee assistance programme.
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
- Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service.
- Option to purchase/sell additional holidays.
- On‑site gym and wellbeing centre at Blackburn Head Office.
- Discounted gym membership across the UKEV charging points where possible.
Equal Opportunity
The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/or merit. No job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, religious belief, marital status, physical disability or unjustifiable conditions or requirements. Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.
