Electrical Maintenance Technician

Bouygues Energies & Services has recently been awarded a new contract to maintain a new University of Essex halls of residence recently built by our sister company ‘Bouygues UK’ in Colchester. To oversee this contract we need to recruit a new estates team and therefore we have an immediate need for an Electrical Maintenance Technician from an FM background to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Activities:

• Apply relevant trade skills to any allocated jobs as directed by the Supervisor or Manager
• Work alone with minimum supervision or within a team to carry out maintenance/repair to plant and equipment across the site
• Work alone or in a team carrying out refurbishments and new works across the Site
• Integrate and communicate effectively with other Trade Staff such as Engineers particularly for new and remedial works
• Responsible for the safe operation, planned and reactive maintenance of electrical services, associated plant/equipment installed throughout the site
• Carry out electrical works as required i.e., new works, refurbishment, and capital works
• Carry out electrical repairs and cleaning of electrical equipment as necessary
• Respond promptly and efficiently to plant breakdowns/ fire evacuations
• Undertake training and qualify as AP or CP for electrical plant and systems as required
• Required to participate in the call out rota
• Required to attend training to meet contract requirements and for self-development purposes
• Integrate and communicate effectively with the M&E, building and fabric maintenance function
• Comply with company policies and procedures

Skills & Qualifications:

• Must hold an electrical trade apprenticeship and/or relevant qualifications to level 3 (theory and practice) in a relevant electrical discipline with suitable industry experience; 18th Edition is essential
• Experience in building services is required, including fault finding and rectifying
• Able to demonstrate effective planning, organising and prioritising skills
• Be able to demonstrate initiative and judgement to resolve problems independently
• In-depth knowledge of Health and Safety procedures, formal training an advantage

Our excellent benefits package includes:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Company share scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme

Why Bouygues E&S Solutions?

Bouygues Energies & Services Solutions (BYES) is an international business operating in over 25 countries and employing over 13,500 people. The company is part of the Bouygues Group – a global brand employing over 130,000 people in 80 countries within the construction, engineering, civil works, energy services, telecommunications, and media sectors.

In the UK, Bouygues Energies & Services is a a successful provider of facilities management (FM), energy services, highways, and complex engineering solutions across the public and private sectors.

We place a strong emphasis on continual development, both professional and interpersonal. Currently over 2% of the Company’s payroll is spent on Learning and Development activities. We have our own international and local training centres, delivering technical and management courses.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly): your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions