Electrical Engineer

Electrical EngineerMitie | University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW)

Coventry, CV2 2DX Full Time – 40 Hours Per Week

Join Mitie and Help Create Better Places

At Mitie, we bring out the best in places. From hospitals and airports to offices and retail environments, we unlock the potential of every space so that people can thrive, perform at their best, and look forward to using them every day.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team at University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW). This is an excellent opportunity to work within a critical healthcare environment where your expertise will directly support patient care, staff wellbeing, and hospital operations.

As part of our engineering team, you will deliver high-quality maintenance services, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and contribute to the safe and efficient operation of electrical systems across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical repairs.
• Undertake electrical testing, inspections, fault finding, and certification works.
• Perform electrical safety checks and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).
• Ensure compliance with current legislation, health and safety regulations, and industry best practices.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults efficiently, minimising disruption to hospital services.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation using computerised management systems.
• Support the continuous improvement of maintenance programmes through proactive inspections and monitoring.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and hospital stakeholders to deliver excellent customer service.

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Level 3 City & Guilds Electrical Installation, NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation, or equivalent.
• AM2 Certification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance and fault finding.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures and safe systems of work.
• Good IT skills and experience using maintenance management systems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Desirable

• Experience working within healthcare, commercial, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Inspection and Testing qualification (City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent).
• Experience within Facilities Management or building services maintenance.

What We Offer

At Mitie, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. In return for your commitment and expertise, we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Access to a Virtual GP for you and your household
• Financial wellbeing support through Salary Finance, including competitive loans and early wage access
• Flexible employee benefits through Choices, including:
  • Additional holiday purchase options
  • Dental and healthcare plans
  • Technology and retail discounts
  • Lifestyle and wellbeing benefits
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work within one of the region's leading NHS Trusts

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a maintenance role. You'll be part of a team responsible for supporting a major acute hospital, helping to ensure critical electrical systems remain safe, operational, and reliable for patients, visitors, and staff 24 hours a day.

If you're a motivated Electrical Engineer looking for a rewarding career within a diverse and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.