Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Field Based

Recruitme; Toseland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Pension

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

RecruitME is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for field-based work across Cambridge and surrounding areas. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on high and low voltage equipment, diagnose faults and carry out repairs to keep sites operating safely and reliably.

This role involves working with a wider engineering team, supporting multiple sites and coordinating with contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial electrical maintenance and fault finding.
• Knowledge of high voltage systems operation and safety.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance on HV and LV equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs to keep plant operating safely.
• Working with switchgear, transformers and generators.
• Coordinating with contractors and ensuring safety documentation is completed.
• Assisting with isolation/disconnection activities when required.
• Recording work and reporting maintenance activities.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical maintenance

Read electrical drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3

BTEC ONC/HNC or equivalent

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 , 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.