Electrical Engineer

Manpower Recruitment are working with an established college in Oxford City Centre and are looking for a Full-Time Electrical Engineer. The role is a full time, Permanent role and the salary offered is £43500pa, with duties of out of hour call outs on a rota basis.
* Please note, a full UK Driving licence, would be required.
* Closing date for Applications is 18th November, 2026

The Role To deliver safe, compliant, and effective electrical maintenance, repair, and installation services across the College, while supporting general building maintenance activity. The postholder will maintain accurate records for planned maintenance, inspections, and statutory checks, ensuring that electrical systems, utilities, plant, machinery, and equipment remain safe, operational, and compliant.

Key Responsibilities Electrical Services Carry out electrical maintenance, repair, and installation work across College buildings independently and in accordance with statutory requirements and the current edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671). Inspect, test, and maintain electrical installations and equipment, including fixed wiring, lighting, sockets, emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, and associated electrical plant. Diagnose electrical faults and undertake repairs, rewiring, circuit maintenance, adaptations, and replacements as required.

Provide electrical support for out-of-hours College events and conferences where required. General Repairs and Maintenance Undertake planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on building services, systems, and equipment across the College estate, working without constant supervision. Complete routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections, including water hygiene, emergency lighting, fire safety, and other statutory or operational checks. Carry out minor and medium-scale building repairs, including work on furniture, fittings, doors, windows, and other structural elements.

Undertake general building tasks, including fabrication, repair, and finishing work, to a high standard. Support out-of-hours events during term time and the summer conference season. Records, Safety, and Teamwork Maintain accurate and timely manual and electronic records, including work requests, PPM checks, stores requisitions, time allocation, and statutory documentation. Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation, College procedures, risk assessments, and method statements.

Report unsafe practices, defective installations, or faulty equipment promptly to the appropriate manager. Maintain tidy workshops and stores and assist with the management of tools, materials, and equipment inventory. Participate in the Maintenance Department on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support as required. Present a professional, approachable, and customer-focused manner, acting as a positive ambassador for the College. Attend training and development activities to maintain and update electrical, maintenance, and statutory compliance knowledge.

Undertake other duties appropriate to the role, supporting a collaborative "one team" approach across the College. Person Specification Essential Proven technical competence in electrical installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing, including reactive, planned, and preventative work. Demonstrable experience of electrical work carried out in accordance with the current IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671). Formal qualification in Electrical Installation, together with current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.

Significant experience of Building Management Systems (BMS) and knowledge of plant and boiler-room controls. Ability to respond promptly and effectively to urgent or emergency maintenance issues. Strong…