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You will be part of Derwent Facilities Management (DFM), we are changing lives by creating thriving student living communities.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a Community that cares about you! 

More about your role

We are looking to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will carry out planned and reactive technical maintenance works on a regular basis. Daily duties include carrying out fixed wire testing and ensuring minimal inconvenience to occupants on site. You will advise on when to replace equipment and be responsible for ensuring that material meets health and safety standards.

More about you

The successful candidate will have experience in electrical maintenance and possess excellent customer service skills. In addition we are looking for someone who possesses the C&G 2391 qualification and has a track record in 5 year fixed wire testing.

This role is 5 days a week on site but will also include being on call. It is 40 hours per week with working hours of 8.30am -5pm.

At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, a basic DBS check is mandatory for this position.  

The successful candidate will have experience in:

• C&G 2391,
• 18th Edition,
• PPM and CAFM, 
• Electrical maintenance, 
• Manual handling.

The benefits 

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.  

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include: 

• Buying and selling holidays
• Pension with matched contributions 
• Training 
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. 

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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