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Job Title: FM Electrical Engineer

Salary Range: £32,841 - £49,365 per annum

Permanent – Fulltime (36 hours)

Location: Wandsworth Town Hall, room 217, SW18 2PU and York House, Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 3AA

Other essential information: This role requires the candidate to work from various locations across Richmond and Wandsworth depending on business need. This role also required you to be part of a call out rota.

A full UK driving license is essential

About the role

Are you looking for your next opportunity to learn, develop and make impact within the community.

You will be helping by supporting the FM Hard Services team in the delivering of compliant electrical building services to all Wandsworth and Richmond Councils corporate properties.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact in a high-profile public sector environment, helping shape the future of facilities management across two boroughs

Objective of the role

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking Corporate Facilities Management (FM) team, responsible for delivering high-quality services across approximately 300 buildings in Richmond and Wandsworth. Our FM remit spans a wide range of essential functions including:

• Reactive and planned maintenance (including statutory compliance)
• Small works and project delivery
• Cleaning, postal and print services
• Energy management and decarbonisation strategy
• Halls and events management

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Electrical installation and Maintenance- Install, inspect, and maintain electrical wiring, and equipment across a councils corporate building portfolio.
• Fault finding and repairs -Diagnose and repair electrical faults in systems and machinery.
• Compliance and Safety - Ensure compliance with wiring regulations and health & safety regulations.
• Testing and Inspection- Test electrical systems using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Emergency Response- Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns and service requests.
• Team work and Administration- Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used. Collaborate with other maintenance team members and contractors as needed.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: Sunday 2nd August 2026

Shortlisting Date: W/C 3rd August 2026

Interview Date: W/C 10th August 2026

Test/Presentation: TBC

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Important Information:

Applicants who declare that they are care experienced or have a disability may qualify for a guaranteed interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the role (as listed on the Job Description and Personal Specification) and have successfully completed all parts of the online application process to the required high standard including the word-count, questions and personal statement.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Services Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.