Electrical / Security Engineer

NG Bailey; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering firm is seeking a Mobile Electrical / Security Engineer to support contracts across Yorkshire and the North East. The role entails fault finding, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems. Ideal candidates should have experience in electrical maintenance, hold relevant qualifications, and possess a full UK driving license. The company offers a competitive salary, pension contributions, and extensive benefits, along with a clear development path for career progression.

Benefits

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance and Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance within commercial or industrial sectors.
• Ability to approve Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Work Permits.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Complete fault finding and repairs on a range of electrical systems.
• Install small power, lighting, and electrical heating systems.
• Service, diagnose faults, and repair electrical and security equipment.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Basic alarm systems knowledge

M&E fault finding

Full UK driving licence

Education

Formal electrical apprenticeship

18th Edition qualification

Job description

Electrical / Security Engineer

Yorkshire & North East (Mobile Role)

Permanent

Up to £41k + Company Van + Flexible Benefits

Freedom's Network Services team has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical / Security Engineer to support our contracts across Yorkshire and the North East. This is a mobile role for a dynamic engineer looking to develop skills in electrical and security systems, opening up future career opportunities within the business.

You’ll work across multiple sites during the week, applying your knowledge to complete installation and maintenance works safely and efficiently.

Key deliverables

• Completing fault finding and repairs on a range of electrical systems.
• Installing small power, lighting, and electrical heating systems.
• Servicing, diagnosing faults, and repairing electrical and security equipment to current standards.
• Providing clear and accurate reports of work carried out.
• Supporting basic alarm and CCTV system installations.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in electrical maintenance within commercial or industrial sectors.
• Formal electrical apprenticeship (preferred).
• 18th Edition qualification (preferred).
• Knowledge of M&E fault finding and basic alarm systems.
• Ability to approve Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and associated Work Permits.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

Next Steps

As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground‑breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.