Electrical Engineer - Industrial

Andrews Recruitment Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Overtime opportunities

Door to Door payment

Job summary

Andrews Recruitment Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer for industrial assignments, delivering electrical installation and commissioning across heavy industrial environments. It is a hands-on role on-site with a dedicated engineering team.

You will read drawings, install and commission equipment, and ensure electrical safety and compliance. Strong reading, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for this varied, customer-facing position.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification or time served apprenticeship.
• Level 3 Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations (2391).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• AM2 Electrotechnical Assessment of Competence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation work across industrial and process environments.
• Install and connect electrical equipment, containment, cabling and related systems.
• Work with electrical panels, control equipment and industrial machinery.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and installation documentation.
• Support electrical testing, fault-finding and commissioning activities.
• Identify and resolve installation issues on site.
• Collaborate with engineers, project teams and other trades to complete installations safely.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, electrical safety and site compliance.
• Support projects across diverse industrial customer sites.

Skills

Practical experience

Read electrical drawings

Electrical safety standards

Independent/site teamwork

Fault-finding

Communication on site

Education

Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification

Level 3 Testing (2391)

18th Edition BS 7671

AM2 Competence

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Industrial

£39,520–£43,680 per annum + Significant Overtime Opportunities

40 hours per week | Company Vehicle | Permanent

Substantial overtime is available for those who want it, with some existing engineers earning approximately £80,000 annually through additional hours.

Andrews Recruitment Group are one of the UK’s leading Aggregate and Building Material recruitment partners, and we are currently recruiting for an Electrical Engineer to join an established engineering company delivering electrical installation and engineering projects across industrial and process environments.

This is a hands‑on role for a qualified electrician who enjoys varied work, solving practical problems and seeing projects through to completion.

You’ll be working on industrial sites, supporting electrical installations, equipment connections, testing and commissioning activities as part of an experienced engineering team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out electrical installation work across industrial and process engineering environments.
• Installing and connecting electrical equipment, containment, cabling and associated systems.
• Working with electrical panels, control equipment and industrial machinery.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, schematics and installation documentation.
• Supporting electrical testing, fault‑finding and commissioning activities.
• Identifying and resolving electrical installation issues on site.
• Working alongside engineers, project teams and other trades to complete installations safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, electrical safety and site compliance.
• Supporting projects across a range of industrial customer sites.

What We’re Looking For

Essential qualifications:

• Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification or time served apprenticeship
• Level 3 Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations (2391)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• AM2 Electrotechnical Assessment of Competence.

Experience and skills:

• Practical experience carrying out electrical installations.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
• Good understanding of electrical safety and installation standards.
• Confident working independently and as part of a site‑based engineering team.
• A practical approach to fault‑finding and problem‑solving.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when working on customer sites.

Experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing, utilities, aggregates, infrastructure or other heavy industrial environments would be particularly useful.

Additional Qualifications That Would Be Advantageous

• MP Connect
• Manual Handling
• Abrasive Wheels
• Asbestos Awareness
• IPAF
• ECS Card

These are desirable rather than essential. Candidates with the required electrical qualifications and relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Company Van
• Overtime opportunities available at a competitive rate.
• Door to Door payment
• Varied electrical installation work across industrial projects.
• Opportunity to work with an established engineering business.
• Hands‑on involvement in installations and project delivery.
• Exposure to different industrial environments and equipment
• Work alongside an experienced engineering team.
• Competitive hourly rate, subject to experience.

Unfortunately we will not be looking processing any candidates who have predominantly been working in strictly domestic or commercial settings.