Job Description

Mobile Electrical Maintenance Engineer

London & South East

Purpose of Job

We are looking for an experienced Mobile Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our team, working across commercial sites in designated region. This is a mobile role covering multiple buildings, carrying out PPM, reactive maintenance, fault finding and electrical repairs in a professional, customer-focused environment.

This role suits an engineer with strong electrical knowledge, excellent fault-finding ability, and experience working in Facilities Management (FM), Building Services, commercial properties or multi-site environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) on electrical systems including lighting, power, emergency lighting and distribution boards.
• Complete reactive maintenance, electrical repairs and breakdown support across multiple client sites.
• Diagnose electrical faults quickly and return systems to service.
• Undertake minor electrical installation works and remedial tasks.
• Complete electrical testing and inspection duties (EICR tasks where qualified).
• Update logbooks, service sheets and compliance documentation.
• Ensure safe working practices through risk assessments and method statements.
• Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety, regulations and company procedures.
• Manage spare parts and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
• Update CAFM systems (e.g. Maximo) ensuring accurate job closure.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent the business professionally.
• Support subcontractors on site and supervise works when required.
• Take part in an out-of-hours call-out rota.
• Perform additional duties required by the engineering and management team.

Knowledge & Skills

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Electrical Maintenance (essential).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential).
• C&G 2391 Test & Inspection (preferred but not essential).
• Full UK driving licence.

Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in commercial buildings.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• PPM, reactive maintenance and minor electrical works.
• Experience working in FM, Building Services or multi-site mobile roles.

Desirable:

• Basic mechanical awareness (e.g. pumps, fans, motors).
• Familiarity with BMS systems.
• Experience working in corporate, high-security or critical environments (data centres, financial buildings).

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organisation. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognise that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organisational success! #BGISUK