Electrical Maintenance Engineer

TAY Recruitment Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mobile Electrical Maintenance Engineer to perform electrical maintenance and repairs across various commercial properties in the United Kingdom. Applicants should have at least 3 years' experience and relevant qualifications in electrical installations. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, a company van, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Company van & fuel card

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in electrical reactive maintenance.
• Experience in testing electrical installations.
• Knowledge of emergency lighting systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs on commercial properties.
• Respond to reactive callouts and complete planned maintenance tasks.
• Conduct fault finding and testing of electrical installations.
• Provide clear and accurate reports for follow-up actions.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Strong fault-finding skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Basic IT proficiency

Education

City & Guilds in Electrical Installations

NVQ Level 2 & 3 or equivalent

AM2 Qualification

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Essex & Hertfordshire

About the Company

Our Client is one of the leading suppliers of Reactive and Planned Maintenance Services across London and the Home Counties. Following the acquisition of several prestigious Blue Chip client contracts, they are expanding their team and seeking experienced Electrical Engineers to join their mobile workforce.

The Role

As a mobile Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for attending various commercial client sites across London and the Home Counties to carry out both reactive and planned maintenance tasks. A company van, fuel card, PDA, and other necessary equipment will be provided.

Your primary focus will be on electrical maintenance and repairs, but you may occasionally be required to attend non-electrical callouts to assess and report issues for further action by other trades.

We aim for a first‑time fix on every callout. Where this isn’t possible, you’ll be expected to gather detailed information to assist our surveyors and estimators in preparing quotations for larger works.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs on commercial properties.
• Respond to reactive callouts and complete planned maintenance tasks.
• Conduct fault finding and testing of electrical installations.
• Provide clear and accurate reports for follow‑up actions.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• City & Guilds in Electrical Installations.
• NVQ Level 2 & 3 or equivalent.
• AM2 Qualification.
• City & Guilds #removed# or #removed# (Inspection & Testing).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in electrical reactive maintenance.
• Experience in testing electrical installations.
• Knowledge of emergency lighting systems.
• Strong fault‑finding skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic IT proficiency.

Desirable (Training Provided if Needed)

• UKATA Asbestos Awareness.
• PASMA.
• IPAF.
• CSCS/JIB Card.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Company van & fuel card.
• PDA and uniform.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Supportive team environment.