Defence Electrical Engineer & Tester – Van + Overtime

HVAC Recruitment Limited; Fairford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Overtime opportunities

On-call allowance

Private use of company van

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Subscription to professional body

Volunteering leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

HVAC Recruitment Limited is recruiting for an Electrical Engineer / Electrical Tester based in Fairford. The role includes delivering planned and reactive electrical maintenance, testing, and inspection across a large, secure estate on a Defence contract.

You will perform EICRs, fixed wire testing, distribution board maintenance and emergency lighting checks, with opportunities to work on specialist systems. Competitive salary and benefits accompany this permanent position.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Electrical Installation or above.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Previous electrical maintenance, inspection or testing experience.
• Good electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach.
• Eligibility to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.
• Ability to attend emergency callouts within one hour when on duty.
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing, or equivalent.
• Experience completing EICRs and fixed wire testing.
• Commercial or industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience working in large commercial buildings, hangars or critical infrastructure.
• Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) experience or qualifications.
• Previous experience working on MOD, Defence or other secure sites.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Completing Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs).
• Undertaking fixed wire testing and electrical inspections.
• Inspecting, testing and maintaining electrical distribution boards.
• Carrying out emergency lighting inspections and testing.
• Diagnosing electrical faults and completing repairs and remedial works.
• Completing minor electrical installations and alterations.
• Maintaining electrical systems across commercial, industrial and domestic buildings.
• Working on specialist electrical infrastructure within secure operational facilities.
• Responding to breakdowns and emergency callouts when required.
• Completing maintenance reports, test certificates and compliance documentation.
• Working closely with site teams and building representatives to ensure a safe and reliable service.
• There may also be opportunities to work with specialist electrical systems, including Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) and electrical installations associated with secure storage facilities.

Skills

Fault-finding

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Electrical Installation or above

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

Job description

HVAC Recruitment Limited is recruiting for an Electrical Engineer / Electrical Tester based in Fairford. The role includes delivering planned and reactive electrical maintenance, testing, and inspection across a large, secure estate on a Defence contract.

You will perform EICRs, fixed wire testing, distribution board maintenance and emergency lighting checks, with opportunities to work on specialist systems. Competitive salary and benefits accompany this permanent position.