Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Ltd; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK seeks an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to ensure agricultural and domestic equipment operates efficiently in food production settings. You will perform maintenance and repairs, install new systems, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation and inspection qualifications. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Company van

Comprehensive in-house training

Private counselling and wellbeing support

Reduced-price staff shop

Auto-enrolment pension

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent required.
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing essential.
• Strong fault-finding skills and a flexible can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventative maintenance on electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults and perform effective repairs.
• Install new electrical systems and maintain high compliance standards.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical Installation

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Safety Practices

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation / Maintenance

City & Guilds 2391

Job description

Location: Multi-site role (primarily across agricultural and processing facilities in East Anglia / Suffolk area)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 48 hours per week (Monday - Friday, typical start 6:00 am)
On-call: Alternate weeks/weekends (paid additionally)

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Agricultural Maintenance Manager, you will play a key hands‑on role in keeping our agricultural and domestic equipment running safely and efficiently in a highly regulated food‑production environment.

This is a genuinely varied position that combines reactive fault‑finding, planned preventative maintenance, and new installations – ideal for someone who enjoys diverse daily challenges and wants to develop their career within a supportive company.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on a wide range of electrical systems and equipment
• Safely isolate equipment, diagnose faults (visual, mechanical, and electrical), and perform effective repairs
• Install new electrical systems and associated equipment, completing appropriate certification and testing
• Participate fully in the out‑of‑hours on‑call rota (with the opportunity to become an Authorised Person)
• Maintain high standards of safety and compliance at all times
• Replace worn or defective parts to ensure smooth, reliable operation
• Work flexibly across multiple sites as required

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation / Maintenance
• City & Guilds 2391 (or 2394/2395) Inspection & Testing – essential
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) – preferred (training provided if required)
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
• Solid understanding of commercial and residential installations (agricultural experience a distinct advantage)
• Full UK driving licence
• Excellent communication skills and a flexible, can‑do attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, prioritise tasks, and perform well under pressure
• Commitment to safe working practices

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience) with clear progression routes as you complete further training
• Company van (private use available – taxable benefit) and mobile phone
• Comprehensive in‑house training through our dedicated Training Department
• 18th Edition and other relevant courses funded where needed
• Reduced‑price staff shop
• Auto‑enrolment pension
• Private counselling and wellbeing support
• Regular staff and family events
• Monthly employee prize draw and long‑service awards
• Genuine opportunities for career development and promotion

If you are a qualified electrician looking for a stable, long‑term role with variety, excellent support, and real scope to progress, we would love to hear from you.