Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • £44000 - £46000/annum
  • Engineering
  • Permanent
Date posted: 23/10/2026 12:54:16

Description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Cambridge – £45,000+

An Electrical Maintenance Engineer is required for a specialist commercial facility in Cambridge, offering a salary of £45,000+ per annum, Monday to Friday days and an excellent benefits package.

The role would suit an electrically biased, multi-skilled Building Services Engineer who can take responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance of a six-storey office building with critical building infrastructure.

You will be the sole engineer on site, so a good all-round knowledge of commercial building services, a proactive approach and the ability to work independently are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the building.

Maintain and fault-find on low-voltage electrical systems, UPS systems and generators.

Complete emergency lighting, fire alarm and refuge system checks.

Carry out BMS checks and monitor building systems.

Maintain fan coil units (FCUs) and systems serving chilled and hot water.

Undertake plumbing and general building services maintenance.

Complete legionella-related tasks and tap temperature checks in line with site procedures.

Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety

requirements.

Liaise with contractors where required and help maintain safe, reliable building operations.

Requirements

Relevant electrical qualifications, including 18th Edition.

Experience in commercial building services maintenance.

Strong electrical fault-finding and testing skills.

A good all-round understanding of M&E systems, including mechanical and plumbing maintenance.

Experience of PPM schedules, reactive maintenance and compliance checks.

Ability to work independently, organise workloads and maintain high standards of service.

Salary and Benefits

Salary of £45,000+ per annum.

Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with one hour for lunch.

Occasional overtime available.

25 days annual holiday plus 8 bank holidays.

Pension: 3% employee contribution and 5% employer contribution.

Medical insurance.

Death-in-service benefit.

Permanent, site-based position in Cambridge.

If you are an electrically biased, multi-skilled Building Services Engineer looking for a permanent Monday to Friday role with a competitive salary and benefits package, apply today

Job Details

Location Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Type Permanent
Language English
Salary £44000 - £46000/annum
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