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CBW Staffing Solutions
North Ayrshire
2 weeks ago
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Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Ayrshire- Salary up to £38,000 DOE

We are looking for a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will possess strong electrical maintenance knowledge and have completed a recognised apprenticeship. The role focuses on maintaining the safe and continuous operation of electrical supplies, building systems, plant, and equipment. This role is based on a static site.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform both planned and reactive electrical maintenance tasks, ensuring timely resolution of issues to avoid contractual penalties.
  • Create Method Statements and Risk Assessments for issuing Permits-to-Work.
  • Perform tasks such as electrical system maintenance, emergency lighting checks, fire alarm tests, water and medical gas system upkeep, and pressure system maintenance.
  • Complete all necessary reports, test certificates, and Task Assessment sheets both electronically and in hard copy.
  • Work collaboratively with the Facilities Team Leader, assisting with equipment failures and organising the supply of goods/services as required.
  • Participate in overtime work and an on-call rota to support maintenance activities.
  • Travel to other sites as needed and liaise professionally with clients.

Person Specification:

  • Completed a recognised electrical apprenticeship with proven experience in electrical maintenance.
  • Competency in building service systems, with a solid understanding of equipment operation.
  • Experience in hospital maintenance is desirable but not essential.
  • Knowledge of relevant safety regulations, including Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM), is desirable.
  • First Aid and CPR training within the last three years, or willingness to undergo training.
  • Due to the nature of the contract successful candidate must be able to obtain a Basic Disclosure Scotland certificate.

Salary & Benefits:

  • Salary up to £38,000
  • 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
  • Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
  • Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
  • Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

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