Electrician

We are seeking an experienced Electrician to join our team at ABM UK, working on-site at Heathrow. You will be part of a coordinated mobile team covering reactive repairs, remedial works, and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the full London Fire Brigade estate.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing faults, identifying root causes, and safely delivering repairs, installations, alterations, testing, and commissioning on low-voltage electrical systems, equipment, and building services within operational fire stations.
• Delivering work in accordance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671 (18th Edition, including current amendments), relevant British Standards, LFB requirements, manufacturer instructions, and approved safe systems of work.
• Planning and prioritising work across reactive, remedial, and PPM demand, using geographic batching and shared station coverage to improve response, productivity, vehicle utilisation, and service resilience.
• Completing accurate technical records, inspection and testing documentation, defect reports, quotations, or follow-on recommendations so that work is auditable, compliant, and capable of being invoiced without delay.
• Supporting the electrical team with generator load testing, emergency power resilience, emergency lighting compliance, and knowledge transfer to other ABM engineers, within the limits of competence and authorisation.

Requirements:

• Level 3 electrical installation and maintenance qualification, such as City & Guilds 2360, 2330 or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations qualification covering BS 7671 and its applicable amendments.
• Demonstrable competence in electrical fault diagnosis, inspection, testing, initial verification, and the completion of certification and test documentation.
• Practical understanding of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, safe isolation, electrical risk assessment, and control of energised systems.
• Planned preventative maintenance competence aligned to SFG20 and experience of reactive, remedial, and lifecycle electrical work.
• Emergency lighting fundamentals, Units 1 and 2, with working knowledge of BS 5266-1, BS EN 1838, and BS EN 50172.
• Inspection and testing qualification, such as City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent.
• Generator load testing and experience of standby or emergency power systems.
• IPAF and PASMA certification, or the ability to obtain and maintain the relevant certification for the role.
• Full UK driving licence and the ability to work independently across the London Fire Brigade estate.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with the discipline to produce accurate records in a compliance-led environment.

Benefits:

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home.
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling.
• Get Fit Programme.
• Financial and legal support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find: perks, discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers.