Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Company: Build Recruitment
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Location: Cardiff
Job Description:

Electrical Facilities Maintenance Engineer? Location: Cardiff? Salary: £43,306.64 £2,500 Shift Allowance? Permanent Full-Time? 4 on, 4 off shift pattern – rotating days & nights


We are currently looking for an experienced Electrical Facilities Maintenance Engineer to join our team in Cardiff.


This role operates on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, alternating between days and nights — for example, 4 day shifts, 4 days off, followed by 4 night shifts.


This is a great opportunity for a qualified electrician with strong facilities maintenance experience, excellent customer service skills and the ability to work independently across a busy site.


The RoleAs an Electrical Facilities Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:



  • Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and completing all relevant paperwork and reports.

  • Carrying out reactive and emergency maintenance tasks.

  • Using handheld technology to complete jobs within allocated timescales.

  • Maintenance, testing and fault finding across a variety of equipment.

  • Working with equipment including ventilation, pumps, generators, switchgear, cables, batteries, small power and lighting, where applicable.

  • Ensuring all tasks are completed within contractual timescales.

  • Supervising visiting subcontractors, including Health & Safety, permits, small works and escort duties.

  • Maintaining excellent relationships with onsite clients.

  • Completing all work-related documentation accurately and on time.

  • Supporting other team members and assisting across the wider property portfolio when required.

  • Working safely and following all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.

  • Attending training and appraisal activities as required.


About YouThe successful candidate will have:



  • 18th Edition – essential.

  • NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification / completed electrical apprenticeship – essential.

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

  • Minimum 3 years’ Facilities Maintenance experience.

  • Experience in maintenance, testing and fault finding.

  • Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and safe working practices.

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.

  • A proactive approach with strong problem-solving abilities.

  • Excellent rapport-building skills with clients, colleagues and third parties.

  • Ability to complete paperwork accurately and within required timescales.

  • A flexible attitude to assisting at other properties within the portfolio.

  • Cleanroom experience is desirable, but not essential.


Benefits?



  • ? £43,306.64 basic salary

  • ? £2,500 shift allowance

  • ? 4 on, 4 off – rotating days & nights

  • ? 22 days’ paid holiday, increasing by 2 days after 5 years’ service

  • ? 5.7% employer pension contribution

  • ? Company Sick Pay Scheme

  • ? Free car parking

  • ? Continued development and training support

  • ? Regular company socials

  • ? £750 staff referral scheme

  • ? Birthday voucher

  • ?? Perkbox

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Posted: September 6th, 2026