Assistant Electrical Maintenance Engineer

C2 Recruitment; Romford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Structured training and ongoing devlop

Travel benefits

20 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Long-term career opportunities

Supportive team environment

Progression into Electrical Maintenace

Job summary

C2 Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering business for an Assistant Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join its growing team.

Based in Essex & London, the role supports maintenance of electrical systems across railway stations on the c2c network. The position offers a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and structured training with long-term career progression.

Qualifications

• A basic electrical qualification or currently working towards an NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Electrical Installation.
• Genuine interest in electrical engineering and maintenance.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Flexible approach to working shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Able to pass pre-employment and ongoing Drugs & Alcohol screening in line with Network Rail requirements

Responsibilities

• Assisting with planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Supporting reactive electrical repairs and fault finding
• Helping maintain lighting, power distribution and station electrical systems
• Assisting with electrical testing and inspections
• Supporting installation, refurbishment and upgrade projects
• Completing maintenance records and job reports
• Working safely and following all Health & Safety procedures
• Learning from experienced engineers while developing your technical skills

Skills

Electrical qualification

NVQ Level 2/3

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Electrical Installation

Job description

Assistant Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Essex & London (c2c Rail Network)

£30,000 - £35,000 per annum + Overtime + Excellent Benefits

Permanent | Minimum 45 Hours per Week

Looking to build a long-term career in electrical engineering?

C2 Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering business looking for an Assistant Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while working alongside experienced engineers across the c2c rail network.

If you're eager to learn, enjoy hands-on work and want to build a career maintaining essential railway infrastructure, this could be the perfect opportunity.

The Role

Working alongside experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineers, you'll support the maintenance, repair and inspection of electrical systems across railway stations and associated infrastructure.

This is a varied, hands‑on role where you'll receive ongoing training, gain valuable industry experience and develop the skills needed to progress your engineering career.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting with planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Supporting reactive electrical repairs and fault finding
• Helping maintain lighting, power distribution and station electrical systems
• Assisting with electrical testing and inspections
• Supporting installation, refurbishment and upgrade projects
• Completing maintenance records and job reports
• Working safely and following all Health & Safety procedures
• Learning from experienced engineers while developing your technical skills

What We're Looking For

• A basic electrical qualification or currently working towards an NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Electrical Installation
• A genuine interest in electrical engineering and maintenance
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Flexible approach to working shifts, including nights and weekends
• Able to pass pre-employment and ongoing Drugs & Alcohol screening in line with Network Rail requirements

Desirable

• Previous maintenance or facilities experience
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Rail industry knowledge
• Sentinel PTS
• IPAF
• PASMA

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000
• Company pension scheme
• Overtime opportunities
• Structured training and ongoing development
• Travel benefits (where applicable)
• 20 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Long‑term career opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Genuine progression into Electrical Maintenance Engineer roles

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