Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Field Based

Recruit ME; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Pension

25 days’ holiday

Job summary

RecruitME is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a field-based role covering Cambridge and surrounding areas with regular travel. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on HV/LV equipment, diagnosing faults and ensuring safe, reliable operation across a network of sites.

You will join a team supporting maintenance across multiple sites, liaising with contractors, and adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, BTEC ONC/HNC or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial electrical maintenance and fault finding.
• Knowledge of high voltage switchgear and BS 7671 18th Edition.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across operational sites.
• Diagnose faults and repair high and low voltage systems.
• Work with switchgear, transformers and generators.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

High voltage

Electrical drawings

Travel flexibility

UK driving licence

Laptop usage

Reading drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3/BTEC ONC/HNC

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Field Based

Location: Cambridge and surrounding areas, with regional travel
Salary: Competitive, plus bonus
Benefits: Company van and fuel card, pension, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Are you an experienced electrical technician or maintenance engineer looking for a role in the renewable energy sector?

RecruitME is working exclusively to find a qualified electrical professional to maintain equipment across a network of operational sites.

This is a hands‑on opportunity for someone who enjoys fault finding, working independently and helping to keep essential equipment operating safely and reliably.

We would welcome applications from candidates with electrical maintenance experience in power generation, manufacturing, utilities, distribution, steel or other industrial environments.

The opportunity

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on high and low voltage electrical equipment, diagnosing faults and completing repairs to keep plant operating efficiently.

Working alongside a wider engineering team, you will support maintenance activities across multiple sites and work with contractors to ensure tasks are completed safely.

This is a field-based role with regular travel across Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.

What you will be doing

• Carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across operational sites.

• Diagnosing faults and repairing high and low voltage electrical systems.

• Working with equipment including switchgear, transformers and generators.

• Supporting contractors on site and completing relevant safety documentation.

• Assisting with safe electrical isolation and disconnection activities.

• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance and efficiency.

• Recording completed work and reporting on maintenance activities.

• Following company safety procedures and relevant legislation.

What we are looking for

• An electrical engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, BTEC ONC/HNC or equivalent.

• Experience in industrial electrical maintenance and fault finding.

• Knowledge and experience of operating high voltage switchgear.

• Working knowledge of BS 7671, the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and associated standards.

• The ability to read and work from electrical drawings.

• A flexible approach, with willingness to travel regularly and work additional hours when needed.

• A full UK driving licence.

• Confidence using a laptop, mobile phone and technical applications.

Experience of electrical generators would be an advantage, but is not essential.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary and a target bonus of up to 15%.

• Company van and fuel card, available for personal use.

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Company pension with a 6% employer contribution.

• Employee wellbeing and support benefits.

• Community volunteering opportunities.

If you are an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Technician, Maintenance Electrician or Electrical Field Technician looking for a new opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.