Electrical Distribution Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in low carbon energy is seeking an Electrical Distribution Engineer in Chester to oversee maintenance and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Electrical Engineering, IET membership, and significant experience in a complex technical environment. The role offers a generous benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Generous bonus scheme

Defined contribution pension scheme

Private medical and dental cover

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering is a must.
• Membership of IET or equivalent needed.
• Experience leading minor capital projects and fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance technicians to ensure progress.
• Manage and supervise maintenance work to meet KPIs.
• Review and update technical documentation.

Skills

Maintenance in a complex technical environment

Structured fault finding

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Leading minor capital projects

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Membership of IET or equivalent

HV Operational qualification (City & Guilds)

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Client:

Morson Talent

Location:

chester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

14.08.2025

Expiry Date:

28.09.2025

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Job Description:

Help us to make a world of difference
Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.
We're looking for Electrical Distribution Engineer. Based at our Capenhurst site, the electrical distribution team is responsible for ensuring that electrical distribution related equipment is maintained and operated to ensure safety and statutory compliance. The team strives toward a culture of continuous improvement whilst operating in an environment that complies with all health, safety, security and regulatory requirements.
The role of the Electrical Distribution Engineer is to control, perform and supervise maintenance work on the site electrical distribution network and its ancillary components (inclusive of repair, switching and modification), whilst providing technical support and monitoring progress against agreed maintenance plans. They will develop supplier relationships and build business cases to support change, whilst offering the operational and maintenance support to business. They will have operational responsibilities to ensure that all equipment is operated and worked on in accordance with UUK Electrical Safety Rules. They will also be responsible for any engineering improvement opportunities and asset management of the equipment operated and maintained by the team.
At Urenco we're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what were looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.
What you'll do:
• Support the maintenance technicians to ensure the progress of maintenance is in line with the agreed maintenance plan
• Manage and supervise the maintenance work to ensure it is completed in accordance with UUK's company instructions and contract key performance indicators
• Regularly reviews and updates technical documentation (e.g. working instructions, drawings etc)
• Undertake the duties of the Authorised Person (Electrical) when the department workload demands and set people to work on electrical distribution systems
• Analyses and trends the maintenance reports, system health and system performance
What do you need to thrive in this role?
• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Membership of IET or equivalent
• HV Operational qualification (City & Guilds)
• Experience of maintenance in a complex technical environment
• Experience in structured fault finding, problem solving and root cause analysis
• Experience of leading minor capital projects from conception and application of funding to execution and commissioning
What can you expect from us?
More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive:
• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There's also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer's contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you'll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.
Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce
As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.
Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.