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Building Services Engineer
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: OL12, Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
About the Role
We are looking for a qualified Electrical Building Services Engineer to join our facilities management team, delivering a high-quality, responsive electrical and general maintenance service across our site(s). You will work closely with internal teams, external contractors, and site users to maintain operational efficiency and electrical safety.
Your core responsibility will be the delivery of planned and reactive electrical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and small installation works, while supporting other building services as required. All tasks must be accurately logged and tracked via the CAFM system to maintain compliance with statutory and contractual obligations.
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break, working between 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM). Participation in an on-call rota and occasional overtime will be required.
A validated DBS check is essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out electrical fault finding, repairs, and small works installations in accordance with current regulations
* Conduct electrical testing and inspections, including EICRs, emergency lighting checks, and PAT testing (where qualified)
* Maintain and replace electrical components such as light fittings, sockets, control panels, motors, and circuit breakers
* Ensure compliance with the 18th Edition wiring regulations and maintain electrical safety across the site
* Perform other minor building maintenance duties (plumbing, carpentry, decorating) where required
* Manage PPM schedules using a handheld PDA and CAFM system, focusing on electrical assets and systems
* Supervise and coordinate specialist contractors for electrical installations or high-voltage work
* Participate in the management of Permits to Work, particularly for electrical isolation procedures
* Maintain compliance with health and safety legislation, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and safe systems of work
* Complete time sheets, service records, and asset logs accurately and on time
* Support the delivery of FM services, ensuring high standards and fast response to electrical issues
* Contribute to site safety through active risk identification, reporting, and participation in toolbox talks
* in the Participate on-call rota, responding to electrical or other urgent issues outside normal working hours
About You
* City & Guilds 2365 / 2357 Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671) essential
* 2391 or 2394/2395 Inspection & Testing (desirable but not essential)
* Experience working with CAFM systems and managing PPM schedules
* Strong understanding of building services systems, especially electrical infrastructure
* Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and technical manuals
* Excellent fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills
* Effective communicator with good interpersonal and teamworking skills
* Adaptable, resilient, and capable of managing priorities under pressure
* Full, clean UK driving licence
About Us:
At GFM we pride ourselves on service, innovation and the ongoing relationships we have with our client. We are not simply a facilities management company.
By building lasting relationships with over 100 clients GFM have become one of the countries leading FM companies.
We offer a full spectrum of FM services, including maintenance, cleaning, catering, security, horticulture, environment and energy.
Which can be delivered as a single line or a tailored bundle, but what GFM do best is offer fully integrated bespoke solutions.
Safeguarding Statement:
Grosvenor House Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As part of our safer recruitment process, all candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks, including reference checks and an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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