Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

at  Coventry City Council

About the team we are recruiting to
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.
R&M is a service area within Coventry City Council which provides repair and maintenance services to Coventry City’s operational, commercial and school portfolio. We have a dedicated team with over 30 years’ experience of completing emergency and responsive repairs, planned preventative maintenance schedules and property improvements and refurbishments.
The R&M team is multi-disciplined providing building works, refurbishments, general maintenance, gas servicing, maintenance and installations, electrical works and a 24 hour a day, 365 days a year emergency call out service across all trades.

The service area aims to:

• Ensure that the all statutory compliance with industry standards, British standards and relevant Approved Codes of Practice are achieved.
• Repairs are carried out swiftly and to a high standard
• Projects are delivered on time and on budget

We are seeking positive, experienced, enthusiastic, talented and driven professionals who care about the development of our great city to join our busy, top performing, forward thinking Regulation services.
What is the job role?
Are you commercially minded, empowered and motivated to contribute and support the smooth running of planned and reactive tasks?
This is an exciting time for you to join our team as a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical). In this role you will be expected to provide a site based, practical solution to a variety of building services related customer needs including, planned maintenance, reactive repairs, and minor works. You will work under the direction of the Facilities Manager to ensure that all tasks are completed on time and to budget to a high standard.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Responsible for carrying out all work in compliance with industry standards, British standards and applying all relevant Approved Codes of Practice.
• Carry out a variety of planned work and reactive repairs effectively and efficiently within target timescales given.
• Responsible for ensuring that all work issued is completed by due date and reporting full details of exceptions including liaison with customers.
• Compile competitive and accurate quotations / estimates in an expedient manner upon request for both new projects and remedial works.

Who are we looking for?

Whilst working as a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical), your duties will include but will not be limited to -

• Planned and reactive maintenance
• Installing and maintaining Commercial Electrical Lighting systems
• Installing new EV Charging points
• Installing and maintaining Fire Alarm systems
• Installing and maintaining commercial appliances like electric cookers
• Installation and alternations of electrical fixtures & fittings
• Undertake Electrical Inspections
• Electrical Health & Safety and Compliance.
• Work can also be in a variety of industries including schools, residential and commercial.
• Recognised qualification as an electrician.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience gained working within facilities / repairs environment.
• Using computer systems.

The successful candidate must have the ability to communicate in English as well as comprehend written instructions. Previous work experience in a reactive repair environment would be beneficial. A driving licence is essential. Additionally, you must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.

Please ensure you have the relevant experience of working as a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) / Electrician prior to applying. Desirable qualifications and experience include -

• Approved Electrical City and Guilds/CITB/NVQ qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in working as an Electrician / Mechanical Engineer (Electrical).
• Knowledge and skills to carry out electrical repairs and installations.
• Driving licence
• Call out experience.

WHEN APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE ASKED TO WRITE A PERSONAL STATEMENT, PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN YOUR APPLICATION:

• What areas of expertise do you have?
• What personal qualities relevant to the role can you offer
• What specialist or transferable skills can you offer
  If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.
  For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled ‘Coventry City Council Application Process’
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The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Responsible for carrying out all work in compliance with industry standards, British standards and applying all relevant Approved Codes of Practice.
• Carry out a variety of planned work and reactive repairs effectively and efficiently within target timescales given.
• Responsible for ensuring that all work issued is completed by due date and reporting full details of exceptions including liaison with customers.
• Compile competitive and accurate quotations / estimates in an expedient manner upon request for both new projects and remedial works

Whilst working as a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical), your duties will include but will not be limited to -

• Planned and reactive maintenance
• Installing and maintaining Commercial Electrical Lighting systems
• Installing new EV Charging points
• Installing and maintaining Fire Alarm systems
• Installing and maintaining commercial appliances like electric cookers
• Installation and alternations of electrical fixtures & fittings
• Undertake Electrical Inspections
• Electrical Health & Safety and Compliance.
• Work can also be in a variety of industries including schools, residential and commercial.
• Recognised qualification as an electrician.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience gained working within facilities / repairs environment.
• Using computer systems