Electrical Installation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the rental sector is looking for an Electrical Installation Engineer in Portsmouth to join their team. This role involves hands-on work with 3-phase pumps and control equipment and requires expertise in installations and maintenance. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for ongoing training and career development. Ideal candidates will have the necessary qualifications and live within 20-25 miles of Portsmouth.

Benefits

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Health care plan

Company pension

Company van and mobile phone

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Qualified electrical engineer with experience in pump control systems.
• City & Guilds certifications and relevant licenses required.
• Background in temporary installations and maintenance of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and maintain pumping equipment across various sites.
• Perform reactive maintenance requiring quick thinking and problem-solving.
• Drive a company vehicle and connect electrical systems to control boards.

Skills

Problem Solving

Quick Thinking

Education

City & Guilds 2330 Level 3

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds Inspection & Testing

Completed Electrical Apprenticeship

ECS/JIB Gold Card

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Installation Engineer - Rental Team

Location: Portsmouth (must live within 20-25 miles)

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday (standard hours) + on-call rota (1 in 4)

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Installation Engineer to join their specialist rental team based in Portsmouth. This hands-on role involves installing, commissioning, servicing, and repairing 3 phase pumps, motors, and control equipment (including VFDs and soft start drives) for various sites across Portsmouth and the surrounding area. You'll play a vital role in temporary installations and reactive call outs for essential equipment across a variety of environments.

Responsibilities:

• Support the rental team with temporary installations, repairs, and refurbishments of submersible and surface-mounted pumping equipment, sewage systems, and treatment plants.
• Perform reactive maintenance, requiring quick thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Connect electrical systems to control boards (mechanical work handled by others).
• Isolate, dismantle, and inspect pumping equipment.
• Install and commission temporary rental equipment, often in tight spaces.
• Drive a company vehicle as needed.
• Maintain a flexible working attitude to meet project demands.

Qualifications Required:

• City & Guilds 2330 Level 3 (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• City & Guilds Inspection & Testing
• Completed Electrical Apprenticeship
• ECS/JIB Gold Card

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary (£40,000 - £42,000)
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Health care plan
• Company pension
• Company van and mobile phone
• Ongoing training and career development

If you're a qualified electrical engineer with a solid background in pump control systems and live within 20-25 miles of Portsmouth, we'd love to hear from you.