Multi-Skilled Engineer; Electrical

Position: 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 Hours

- Early

Shift: 09:00 – 17:00

- Late

Shift: 10:30 – 19:00

Role Overview

We 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 Responsibilities

Maintenance & 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

Essential

* 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