Electrical Engineer - Retail Experience

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a Facilities Management team. In this role, you will be the frontline technical expert ensuring the operational excellence of iconic department stores across the West Midlands.

You will be responsible for a mixture of planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and minor installations. This isn't just about fixing wires; it's about ensuring our partners (employees) can work safely and our customers enjoy a seamless shopping experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Compliance: Execute PPM schedules including emergency lighting tests, fire alarm checks, and distribution board inspections to NICEIC standards.

• Reactive Maintenance: Respond swiftly to electrical failures, power outages, and equipment breakdowns to minimize commercial downtime.

• System Knowledge: Maintain and troubleshoot building management systems (BMS), HVAC controls, lighting arrays, and power distribution.

• Contractor Oversight: Supervise specialized third-party contractors during major plant repairs or upgrades.

• Health & Safety: Maintain rigorous safety standards, conducting risk assessments and ensuring all work complies with IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).

The Candidate

• Retail Savvy: You understand that "the show must go on." You are comfortable working in live retail environments, maintaining a professional and discreet presence.

• Geographically Flexible: Based in the West Midlands (e.g., Leicester & Solihull), you are happy to travel between sites.

• Problem Solver: You have a "first-fix" mentality and the diagnostic skills to handle complex electrical faults independently.

• Qualifications: Fully electrically qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, 18th edition , Experience working within retail environment, Full UK Driving License

Whats on Offer

• Competitive Salary: Plus regional allowances and overtime opportunities.

• Tools for the Job: Company van, fuel card, high-quality PPE, and testing equipment.

• Growth: Access to continuous professional development and technical training.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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