Electrician (Facilities)

First Military Recruitment · Commissioning Engineer · viaReed

£34,630 - £40,704 per annum

Cambridge, East of EnglandPermanentFull-timeOn-site
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Closing date
10 Nov 2026
Posted
Today
Specialism
Commissioning Engineer
Sector
Energy & Renewables
Reference
reed-57496436

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TF12 - Electrician (Facilities)

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £34,630 - $40,704

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To ensure that electrical building services are maintained to a high standard, comply with regulations, are safe and that emergencies are dealt with promptly.
  • Will be expected to work alone and as a senior member of a multi-disciplined first response team, consisting of in-house engineers and specialist contractors. You will work on a variety of electrical & sometimes mechanical systems utilising your experience and knowledge of electrical systems.
  • This role will support the wider university to deliver the very best in class facilities which maximise uptime and minimise disruption to any teaching and research activities.
  • Leads by example with all health & safety requirements and activities including operating to discipline specific safe systems of work requiring specific permits to more day to day routine activities.
  • Prepare risk assessments and method statements or other safety documents as required by the task.
  • Perform system isolations and LOTO as required following processes and procedures.
  • Ensures the work place is kept tidy and safe for self and others.
  • Operate as part of a senior / skilled trade engineer.
  • Produce any and all testing and certification documents for all works undertaken.
  • Advise and support the discipline supervisor on all technical and compliance issues and concerns. Support the discipline Supervisor in the delivery of technical information to the wider team.
  • Carry out all work allocated to them through the CAFM system in a safe and timely manner.
  • Ensure the building users/stakeholders are kept fully informed of the status of job progress periodically until jobs are fully resolved.
  • Respond appropriately to and prioritise allocated workload in collaboration with the control centre team.
  • Supports the team Supervisor with coaching and mentoring of the technical and assistant team. Operate and communicate with the wider asset management teams to ensure clear communications are met.
  • Inputs to the discipline Supervisor as needed on colleagues 1-2-1’s and SRD’s.
  • Undertake any trade training needs to remain current and certified competent.
  • Participate in the duty tech on-call rotation as a primary or secondary support function.
  • Deputises for their Supervisor as required.


Skills and Qualifications:

  • Recognised trade apprenticeship.
  • City and Guilds Qualification in Electrical Installation.
  • Achievement measurement (AM1&2) in Electrical Installation.
  • City and Guilds 2382 – 18th Edition (or current) Wiring Regulations.
  • BTEC HNC in Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Low voltage electrical distribution equipment within sub-stations.
  • General power distribution systems.
  • Motor drive systems - including inverter speed controls.
  • Full UK driving licence.

What you need to do now

Applications are handled by First Military Recruitment on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 10 Nov 2026.

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