Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Build Recruitment
Electrical Facilities Maintenance Engineer
? Location: Cardiff
? Salary: £43,306.64 £2,500 Shift Allowance
? Permanent Full-Time
? 4 on, 4 off shift pattern – rotating days & nights
We are currently looking for an experienced Electrical Facilities Maintenance Engineer to join our team in Cardiff.
This role operates on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, alternating between days and nights — for example, 4 day shifts, 4 days off, followed by 4 night shifts.
This is a great opportunity for a qualified electrician with strong facilities maintenance experience, excellent customer service skills and the ability to work independently across a busy site.
The Role
As an Electrical Facilities Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:
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Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and completing all relevant paperwork and reports.
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Carrying out reactive and emergency maintenance tasks.
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Using handheld technology to complete jobs within allocated timescales.
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Maintenance, testing and fault finding across a variety of equipment.
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Working with equipment including ventilation, pumps, generators, switchgear, cables, batteries, small power and lighting, where applicable.
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Ensuring all tasks are completed within contractual timescales.
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Supervising visiting subcontractors, including Health & Safety, permits, small works and escort duties.
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Maintaining excellent relationships with onsite clients.
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Completing all work-related documentation accurately and on time.
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Supporting other team members and assisting across the wider property portfolio when required.
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Working safely and following all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
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Attending training and appraisal activities as required.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
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18th Edition – essential.
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NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification / completed electrical apprenticeship – essential.
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
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Minimum 3 years’ Facilities Maintenance experience.
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Experience in maintenance, testing and fault finding.
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Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and safe working practices.
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Excellent communication and customer service skills.
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A proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
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Excellent rapport-building skills with clients, colleagues and third parties.
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Ability to complete paperwork accurately and within required timescales.
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A flexible attitude to assisting at other properties within the portfolio.
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Cleanroom experience is desirable, but not essential.
Benefits
? £43,306.64 basic salary
? £2,500 shift allowance
? 4 on, 4 off – rotating days & nights
? 22 days’ paid holiday, increasing by 2 days after 5 years’ service
? 5.7% employer pension contribution
? Company Sick Pay Scheme
? Free car parking
? Continued development and training support
? Regular company socials
? £750 staff referral scheme
? Birthday voucher
?? Perkbox
If you’re an experienced Electrical Facilities Maintenance Engineer looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with an excellent salary, shift allowance and benefits package, we’d love to hear from you!