via Reed · 18 September 2026 ·2 days ago

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Reed
Holborn Full-time GBP 42,000 – 44,000
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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Central London
Job Type: Temp-to-Perm (4-6 Weeks)
Pay Rate: £30.00 - £32.00 per hour (CIS/Umbrella)
Permanent Salary: £42,000 - £44,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (1-hour lunch)
On-Call: Standby rota with approximately £100 per week payment, plus time-and-a-half for call-out attendance

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join a prestigious residential student accommodation estate in Central London.

Working within a diverse multi-building environment, you will be responsible for maintaining electrical, mechanical and building services infrastructure across high-quality residential accommodation, communal areas and associated facilities. This is a varied, hands-on role offering a mix of planned maintenance, reactive repairs and minor project works.

Following a successful temporary period, the role will become permanent, offering excellent benefits and long-term career prospects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across the estate.

  • Diagnose, maintain and repair electrical systems, lighting, power supplies and associated equipment.

  • Undertake electrical installations, upgrades and asset replacement projects.

  • Perform fault-finding and remedial works across electrical and mechanical services.

  • Carry out general maintenance tasks across plumbing, HVAC and building fabric systems.

  • Inspect and maintain bedrooms, washrooms, communal spaces and public areas to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.

  • Identify defects, report hazards and complete urgent repairs where required.

  • Support contractor works, isolations, temporary services and project activities.

  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and compliance documentation.

  • Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety regulations and company procedures.

  • Participate in the on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support when required.

What We're Looking For

You must hold at least one of the following:

  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Installation

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing & Heating

You will also have:
  • 3-5 years' experience within building maintenance, facilities management or property maintenance.

  • Strong electrical maintenance and fault-finding skills.

  • Working knowledge of plumbing, HVAC and mechanical systems.

  • Experience within residential, student accommodation, hospitality, education or similar environments.

  • A proactive approach and strong problem-solving ability.

  • Good communication and organisational skills.

  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits
  • £30.00 - £32.00 per hour during the temp assignment.

  • Approximately £100 weekly standby payment when on-call.

  • Time-and-a-half for call-out attendance.

  • 25 days annual leave plus additional Christmas closure days.

  • 7% employer pension contribution.

  • Interest-free travel loan and Cycle to Work scheme.

  • Medicash healthcare scheme.

  • Death in Service cover (4x salary).

  • Income Protection scheme.

  • Discounted gym membership.

  • Employee referral bonus.

If you're a skilled Multi-Skilled Engineer with strong electrical experience and enjoy working in a residential environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join a respected organisation offering stability, excellent benefits and a varied maintenance role.

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