Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) - Birmingham - #2195440

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Birmingham – Healthcare Setting
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday – Thursday, 12:00pm – 10:00pm, followed by 3 days off
Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits package
 

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a leading Facilities Management provider, working within an established engineering team at a healthcare site in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Electrician with a strong electrical maintenance background and additional experience in another engineering discipline, such as Mechanical or Fabric maintenance.

You will play a key role in ensuring that essential building services, plant and equipment remain safe, reliable and fully operational, supporting the delivery of critical healthcare services.
 

The role offers a permanent position with an attractive four-day working pattern, allowing you to enjoy three consecutive days off every week!

If you are a motivated, multi-skilled engineer looking for a stable opportunity within a professional healthcare environment, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
 

Key Responsibilities

Undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, improvement works and repairs to electrical and non-complex mechanical plant, services and physical assets.

Carry out electrical testing, routine inspections and fault finding to identify and resolve issues.

Maintain lighting systems, electrical sockets and associated electrical infrastructure.

Conduct Residual Current Device (RCD) testing and manage theatre shutdown procedures.

Support maintenance and breakdown activities across Mechanical and Fabric disciplines.

Undertake maintenance duties across the wider healthcare estate, including acute, mental health and other retained facilities, as required.

Carry out maintenance and repair works independently, reporting defects, risks or unusual circumstances to the Supervisor.

Support the continuity of essential building services and operational activities.

Ensure all works are completed in accordance with health and safety legislation, statutory requirements, industry standards and contractual KPIs.
 

About You – Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for a reliable and proactive engineer with a strong electrical background and the ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines.
 

Essential Electrical Qualifications:

• Approved electrical installation apprenticeship or equivalent recognised qualification.
• City & Guilds Part A and B electrical qualifications.
• City & Guilds 236 Part 1 and Part 2.
• City & Guilds 2330 / 2365 Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas.
• EAL Electrical Installation QCF Diploma Levels 1, 2 and 3.
• EAL Level 3 Electrotechnical NVQ or City & Guilds 2357 Level 3 NVQ.
• AM2 qualification and JIB Gold Card (Approved Electrician).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (City & Guilds 2382-18).
   

Additional Requirements:

• Experience in electrical maintenance within a commercial, industrial or healthcare environment.
• Knowledge or experience of Mechanical or Fabric maintenance would be advantageous.
• Ability to undertake maintenance and repairs independently.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to health and safety and compliance.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to successfully complete a Standard DBS check.
   

What's on Offer?

In return for your skills and commitment, you will receive a competitive salary alongside an excellent benefits package, including:

• 24 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Life cover equivalent to 1.5 times your annual salary.
• Employee discount schemes across major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Two corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities, including professional qualifications and specialist training.
• Employee referral reward scheme.
• Access to employee networks.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and mental wellbeing app.
   

About the Employer

You will be joining a leading UK Facilities Management provider delivering essential building maintenance, engineering and support services across a range of complex environments, including healthcare, commercial and public sector facilities.

The organisation is committed to delivering safe, reliable and efficient services through its skilled workforce, with a strong focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement, sustainability and customer satisfaction.
 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The employer is committed to creating a diverse, respectful and inclusive working environment where everyone feels valued, supported and able to reach their full potential.

Applications are welcomed from individuals with different backgrounds, experiences and transferable skills. You do not need to meet every requirement to apply if you believe you have the relevant skills and experience to succeed.

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
 

Right to Work & Recruitment Checks

Applicants must be able to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.

The successful candidate will be required to complete relevant pre-employment screening, including a Standard DBS check and any other appropriate background checks.

A criminal record will not automatically prevent an applicant from being considered for employment.
 

Apply Now!

Are you a qualified Electrical Engineer with multi-skilled maintenance experience looking for your next permanent opportunity in Birmingham?

Would you like to work within a healthcare environment while enjoying a fantastic four-day working week and three consecutive days off?
 

We want to hear from you!

Apply today to register your interest. A member of the recruitment team will review your application and be in touch to discuss the next steps.
 

Take the next step in your engineering career and join a team delivering essential facilities services within a critical healthcare environment.