Company: THEHIREWORKS LTD
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £20.38 per hour
Job Title: Electrical Engineer (JIB Approved)
Location: Cambridge – Static Site
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Electrical Engineer to join our clients team on a static site based in Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified electrician to work in a stable environment while carrying out a variety of maintenance, installation, and inspection tasks.
Responsibilities include:
- Performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, including emergency light testing
- Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults to minimise downtime and ensure safe operations
- Installing, modifying, and commissioning new electrical systems and wiring in line with regulations
- Conducting inspection, testing, and certification in compliance with statutory and company requirements
- Maintaining accurate records of work completed, including test certificates and compliance documentation
- Ensuring all electrical work complies with the latest IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and Health & Safety standards
- Supporting site projects, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborating with the wider maintenance and engineering team to identify and deliver improvements
- Taking part in the on-call rota and responding to emergency breakdowns as required
Skills and experience required:
- Time-served and fully qualified electrician with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation/Maintenance
- City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
- Inspection and Testing qualification (e.g. City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent) preferred
- Previous experience in electrical maintenance within industrial, commercial, or facilities environments
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics
- Good understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
What we offer:
- Salary aligned to JIB Approved Electrician grade
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Uniform and PPE provided
- On-call rota with £140 weekly retainer (currently 1 in 4)
- Travel time discretionary pay (not door-to-door as standard)
This role would suit a qualified electrician who enjoys working in a stable environment, values teamwork, and is looking for a long-term opportunity with strong benefits.
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