Electrical Maintenance Engineer – HV, RF & Vacuum Systems

Octagon Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon Group seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Middlesex to support our Technical Services team in complex manufacturing and test environments. You will perform repairs, improvements, and de-risking of critical equipment, contributing to risk reduction and reliability.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Mechatronics (or equivalent) and substantial hands-on experience with high-risk systems, capital upgrades, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• HNC/HND or military engineering qualifications considered with substantial relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and improvements on manufacturing and test equipment.
• Support programmes addressing obsolescence, unreliability and process risk.
• Upgrade, refurbish, and replace complex equipment including vacuum and high-voltage systems.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external contractors to ensure safe, on-time delivery.
• Assist with technical specifications, supplier evaluations and contractor proposals.

Skills

Hands-on

Analytical thinking

Safety-conscious

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Mechatronics

Job description

Octagon Group seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer in Middlesex to support our Technical Services team in complex manufacturing and test environments. You will perform repairs, improvements, and de-risking of critical equipment, contributing to risk reduction and reliability.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Mechatronics (or equivalent) and substantial hands-on experience with high-risk systems, capital upgrades, and safety compliance.