Electrical Installation Engineer

Jobs4; Tetford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime

Living allowance

Travel expenses covered

Training opportunities

Varied projects nationwide

Career progression

Equipment provided

Job summary

Jobs4 is seeking an Electrical Installation Engineer to deliver high-quality electrical installations across the UK. This full-time, permanent role is based in Thetford and involves hands-on on-site work, problem solving, and regular travel with a collaborative engineering team.

Key responsibilities include installing control panels and cable management systems, running and terminating power and data cabling, and reading drawings to ensure accurate installation.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent) required.
• 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.

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

Fault-finding

Reading drawings

Travel willingness

UK driving licence

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)

Job description

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