Electrical Installation Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; East Cambridgeshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate (£18-£20/hr)

Overtime opportunities

Weekly living allowance

Accommodation covered

Training and development

Career progression

Company-provided equipment

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an Electrical Installation Engineer to join our growing engineering team. The role involves delivering high-quality electrical installations across projects nationwide and on-site work, with travel required.

You will work from electrical drawings, install control panels, and handle cable termination, with regular travel and accommodation covered. The position offers overtime, training opportunities, and a clear progression path.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work with electrical installation and cable termination.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Strong fault-finding skills and on-site troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Installation of electrical control panels and cable management systems.
• Running, glanding, and terminating power, control, and data cabling.
• Working from electrical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate installation.
• Assisting with fault-finding and commissioning activities where required.
• Collaborating with engineers, internal teams, and on-site trades.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety, and workmanship.

Skills

Reading electrical drawings

Fault-finding

On-site problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Job description

Electrical Installation Engineer

Full-Time | Permanent | Thetford

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Electrical Installation Engineer to join a growing engineering team, delivering high-quality electrical installations across a range of projects throughout the UK.

This is a hands‑on position offering varied and technically interesting work in unique environments. It is well suited to someone who enjoys working on-site, solving problems, and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation of electrical control panels and cabe management systems
• Running, glanding, and terminating power, control, and data cabling
• Working from electrical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate installation
• Assisting with fault‑finding and commissioning activities where required
• Collaborating with engineers, internal teams, and on‑site trades
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety, and workmanship

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in electrical installation and cable termination
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
• Strong fault‑finding skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel and work away during the week

Desirable Skills & Experience

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience with control systems or automation
• IPAF, PASMA, or ECS card
• Experience working in specialist or technically demanding environments

Travel & Working Away

This role involves regular travel across the UK.
You will typically work away during the week and return home towards the end of the week.

All accommodation and expenses are fully covered.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate (£18-£20 depending on experience)
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Weekly tax-free living allowance
• Fully covered accommodation and travel expenses
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Varied and interesting project work nationwide
• Supportive, team-focused working environment
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Company-provided equipment and benefits package