Quick overview
Job description
Role: Mechanical and Electrical Services Technician
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm
Worker Type: Hybrid worker
Salary: Grade H - Starting Salary is £42,123 (Level one) rising to £45,529 (Level four) per annum
Location: Harvey Road (NG8 3BB) will be the contracted base for this role, but the postholder will be expected to be able to travel to other sites across Nottingham, as needed.
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for a talented individual to join our workforce as a Mechanical and Electrical Services Technician - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and motivated Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Services Technician to join our Asset Management team and help maintain safe, high-quality homes for our tenants across Nottingham.
In this varied role, you will support the delivery and quality assurance of a range of specialist M&E services, including electrical installations and testing, fire alarms, CCTV, door entry systems, lifts, communal control systems and water hygiene programmes. Working closely with colleagues, contractor partners and stakeholders, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required standards.
You will carry out site inspections, monitor contractor performance, maintain accurate records, support compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards, and provide technical advice across Housing Services. You'll also play an important role in resolving issues, improving processes and ensuring a positive experience for our residents.
We're looking for someone with strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills and a collaborative approach. You'll be confident in building and maintaining positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including residents, contractors, consultants and colleagues across the organisation. Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills will be essential, enabling you to work effectively in partnership, resolve issues constructively and ensure high standards of service delivery. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality services, supporting continuous improvement and making a difference to people's homes and communities, we'd love to hear from you.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
1. A thorough understanding of Electrical / Mechanical legislation and relevant industry regulations and their practical application.
2. Experience in undertaking technical audits.
3. Experience in projects within social housing having accountability for contractor delivery and quality control.
4. A National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 3 in Electrical / Mechanical and/or Current Electrical / Mechanical qualifications (for example City & Guilds, 18th Edition etc), would be desirable. A candidate with trade qualifications but not possessing the qualifications listed above but with a substantial and clearly established track record of success in a relevant field may also be considered.
5. Good interpersonal skills and a proven ability to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
6. Evidence of working successfully in partnership with a range of stakeholders, building and maintaining good working relationships.
Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 requirements in your CV & supporting document.
Please note – the postholder must be able to travel independently and efficiently across the city and wider area to meet the requirements of the role. Therefore, candidates will require a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
You can find the job description for this post here.
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Closing Date: 24th November 2026 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interview date: w/c 7th December 2026 – Please note, this is subject to change.
If you have any queries about the role or the recruitment process, please contact us via email: recruitment@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: http://emss.org.uk/support
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