Building Services Engineer (Electrical Bias)
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,225 to £26,573 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 January 2026 |
| Location: | AL5 2JQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Rothamsted Research |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 850 |
Summary
Are you passionate about keeping critical infrastructure running smoothly?
Do you thrive on solving complex electrical challenges and ensuring systems operate at their best?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We’re looking for a Building Services Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join our Estate Facilities and Scientific Services team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in maintaining and improving our electrical and building services, ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
What You’ll Do
Maintain and repair electrical systems and building services across our site.
Ensure electrical equipment is serviced to minimize downtime and prevent failures.
Oversee contractors, ensuring work meets Rothamsted Research standards and safety requirements.
Carry out planned maintenance and repairs in line with SFG20 and statutory legislation.
What We’re Looking For
Strong experience in electrical maintenance with a solid understanding of electrical systems and distribution (ACB, MCCB, MCB, RCD, RCBO, etc.).
Knowledge of generators, UPS systems, and BMS controls.
Excellent fault-finding skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Familiarity with HVAC or mechanical services maintenance is a plus.
Great communication and planning skills, with a commitment to health and safety.
At Rothamsted Research, you’ll be part of a team that supports world-leading science. You’ll work in a dynamic environment where your expertise keeps our facilities running and enables ground breaking research to happen every day.
Ready to take on this challenge? Apply now!
Salary offered based on experience.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than this date, should a suitable candidate be found.
Do you thrive on solving complex electrical challenges and ensuring systems operate at their best?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We’re looking for a Building Services Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join our Estate Facilities and Scientific Services team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in maintaining and improving our electrical and building services, ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
What You’ll Do
Maintain and repair electrical systems and building services across our site.
Ensure electrical equipment is serviced to minimize downtime and prevent failures.
Oversee contractors, ensuring work meets Rothamsted Research standards and safety requirements.
Carry out planned maintenance and repairs in line with SFG20 and statutory legislation.
What We’re Looking For
Strong experience in electrical maintenance with a solid understanding of electrical systems and distribution (ACB, MCCB, MCB, RCD, RCBO, etc.).
Knowledge of generators, UPS systems, and BMS controls.
Excellent fault-finding skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Familiarity with HVAC or mechanical services maintenance is a plus.
Great communication and planning skills, with a commitment to health and safety.
At Rothamsted Research, you’ll be part of a team that supports world-leading science. You’ll work in a dynamic environment where your expertise keeps our facilities running and enables ground breaking research to happen every day.
Ready to take on this challenge? Apply now!
Salary offered based on experience.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than this date, should a suitable candidate be found.
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