Electrical Maintenance Engineer

C2 Recruitment; Romford; On-site; GBP 42,500 - 47,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Company pension scheme

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

C2 Recruitment is recruiting an Electrical Maintenance Engineer for the c2c rail network across Essex and London, responsible for maintaining electrical systems at multiple railway stations to keep them safe, compliant and fully operational.

You will perform planned maintenance, fault response, testing and diagnostics, and support refurbishment projects in a safety-critical environment, with a strong emphasis on problem solving and teamwork.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Electrical Maintenance.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Experience in commercial, industrial, facilities management or rail maintenance.
• Full UK Driving Licence (held for a minimum of two years).

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Responding to reactive electrical faults and breakdowns.
• Testing, inspecting and fault finding on electrical installations.
• Maintaining lighting, power distribution and station electrical systems.
• Supporting station refurbishment and installation projects.
• Completing maintenance reports using electronic systems.
• Working safely in line with current electrical regulations and Health & Safety legislation.
• Working closely with engineering teams and station personnel.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Full UK Driving Licence

Rail maintenance experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Electrical Maintenance

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Essex & London (c2c Rail Network)

£42,500 - £47,500 per annum + Overtime + Excellent Benefits

Permanent | Minimum 45 Hours per Week

Are you an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a secure, long-term role where your skills really make a difference?

C2 Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing engineering business delivering essential maintenance services across the c2c rail network. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of railway stations and infrastructure, carrying out planned preventative maintenance, fault finding and reactive repairs in a safety-critical environment.

If you enjoy solving problems, working independently and being part of a professional engineering team, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be responsible for maintaining electrical systems across multiple railway stations, ensuring they remain safe, compliant and fully operational.

No two days are the same. You’ll carry out planned maintenance, respond to faults, support refurbishment projects and help keep essential infrastructure running for thousands of passengers every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Responding to reactive electrical faults and breakdowns
• Testing, inspecting and fault finding on electrical installations
• Maintaining lighting, power distribution and station electrical systems
• Supporting station refurbishment and installation projects
• Completing maintenance reports using electronic systems
• Working safely in line with current electrical regulations and Health & Safety legislation
• Working closely with engineering teams and station personnel

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation or Electrical Maintenance
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
• Experience within commercial, industrial, facilities management or rail maintenance
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Full UK Driving Licence (held for a minimum of two years)
• Flexible approach to working shifts, including nights and weekends
• Willingness to undergo Drugs & Alcohol screening in accordance with Network Rail requirements

Desirable Skills

Experience or qualifications in any of the following would be advantageous:

• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing
• Sentinel PTS
• Rail industry experience
• IPAF
• PASMA
• SSSTS
• Knowledge of railway safety standards

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive salary of £42,500 - £47,500
• Company pension scheme
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Travel benefits (where applicable)
• 20 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Long-term permanent employment
• Genuine career progression
• Supportive, safety-first working environment