Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: MITIE Defence UK, Technical Services, Building 680, Royal Air Force Mildenhall IP28 8NF
Company: Mitie
Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent Contract
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Holidays: 25 days a year plus UK bank holidays
Reporting to: Technical Supervisor

Mitie is looking for a dedicated, passionate, and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our versatile maintenance team. The role involves undertaking all electrical works within the designated area safely and efficiently, including repairs where appropriate. You will ensure that all planned maintenance is completed on schedule and adhere to Health & Safety policies.

As part of a skilled and collaborative team, which includes Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, Cleaners, Administrators, and other professionals, you will contribute to maintaining a safe, secure, and well-managed environment.

We are seeking someone with a strong background in electrical engineering who is capable of carrying out electrical safety checks, PAT testing, planned and reactive maintenance repairs across a diverse client base.

Main Duties:

• Ensure all equipment and services are maintained and operated safely, in compliance with Health & Safety regulations and SFG20 standards.
• Monitor and carry out regular inspections as part of the preventative maintenance programme.
• Record and maintain logs of inspection reports and remedial actions taken.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory regulations and ensure adherence to all safety procedures.
• Perform electrical repairs and installations as required; report any defects during service visits.
• Liaise with clients on-site and deliver excellent customer service at all times.
• Assist other team members with tasks when required.
• Complete and submit job reports within one hour of task completion.
• Collect parts/goods from suppliers when authorised by the Line Manager.
• Execute all electrical maintenance and installation work safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all planned maintenance tasks are completed on schedule.
• You may be requested to work with and support our Minor New Works Team.

Person Specification:

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified to Level 2/3 City & Guilds 2330 and/or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation.
• Proven experience in electrical installation and maintenance, particularly in the services or facilities management sector.
• Ability to undertake all aspects of electrical maintenance and installation within the scope of the contract.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills; able to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Competent in accurately recording work using worksheets and digital systems.
• Must hold a valid full UK driving licence. (Listed only once for clarity.)
• Familiarity with a wide range of electrical systems and installations.
• Self-sufficient in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems.
• Knowledge of and compliance with information security protocols (e.g., Mitie standards).
• Eligibility and ability to obtain and maintain MOD security clearance and DBS clearance. (Must have resided in the UK for at least 3 years and have a continuous 3 years employment)
• Proof of right to work in the UK is essential.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• City & Guilds 2391 - Inspection & Testing (training available if not currently held).
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• Authorised Person qualification (current or previously held).
• IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Previous experience working in MOD environments.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong team player with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Committed to delivering high-quality work and customer satisfaction.
• Able to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational and task prioritisation abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual handling and site-based duties.
• Flexible, reliable, and dependable with a high level of personal integrity.
• Willingness to undertake further training and certifications.
• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrates initiative, professionalism, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Additional Information:

• Manual handling, working at heights, and working in confined spaces may be required.
• This role requires strict adherence to Mitie's safety and security policies and may include working in sensitive environments.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 25 days of holiday per year, plus UK bank holidays.
• Career development and training opportunities within Mitie's leading facilities management services.

Additional Information

MOD security clearance and DBS Standard required. To meet national security vetting requirements, you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years to gain a Counter Terrorist Check, 5 years for Security Clearance and 10 years for Developed Vettingprior to the date of application. All Developed Vetted posts are required to be UK Nationals.

Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days' holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Vishakanandhan Sivasellamuthu at vishak.sivasellamu05@mitie.com.

Since 1987, Mitie's 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

Join our Mitie Team.

Together our diversity makes us stronger.