Electrical Site Engineer

Obscurant Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Site Engineer for a national role, requiring travel and overnight stays. Candidates should possess an ECS Gold Card, mechanical skills, and be capable of working on high-level security sites. A competitive salary of £45,000 is offered, along with benefits including a company vehicle and overtime pay.

Benefits

Basic salary of £45,000

Use of company vehicle

Fuel card

33 days holidays

Pension

Paid overtime

Company covers hotel expenses

PPE and tools provided

Qualifications

• IPAF and PASMA certificates ideal; company will fund training.
• Must have mechanical skills and ability to use power tools.
• Possess experience of working onsite.
• Must undergo SC Security Clearance and DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide installation, repairs, and servicing of equipment.
• Work in a team to ensure project delivery to high standards.
• Complete HSE and company paperwork after projects.
• Conduct audits and checks as required.
• Train and supervise team members.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Power tool operation

Problem solving

Adherence to health & safety

Education

ECS Gold Card - BS 7 Edition

CSCS or SSSTS card

Job description

Overview

HM1427 - Electrical Site Engineer. This is a national role; candidates must live within a commutable distance of either Preston or Port Talbot. The role involves staying away most weeks from Monday to Friday lunchtime.

Basic salary £45,000, use of a company vehicle, fuel card, 33 days holidays, pension, and paid overtime. Hours of work are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday, with a 2:00 pm finish on Friday. The company covers all hotel expenses in advance and provides an overnight allowance. PPE and tools are provided.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing business seeking experienced Electrical Site Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide a combination of installation, repairs and servicing of various equipment, including all associated hardware and components.
• Work as part of a team and contribute to project delivery, ensuring completion within allocated time and to a high standard.
• Complete all HSE and company paperwork after finishing the project and return it to the office.
• Ensure appropriate audits and checks are conducted.
• Receive and implement written and verbal instructions as required.
• Train and supervise team members to ensure adherence to safety documentation.

Candidate Skills & Duties

• Ideally hold IPAF and PASMA certificates (the company will fund these if not held).
• Possess mechanical skills.
• Ability to work with power tools (drills, grinders, etc.).
• Be responsible for installation, service and maintenance of a range of doors which can be NPSA (CPNI) rated; these can be electrical or mechanical operated.
• Provide an innovative and technically aware approach to problem solving.
• Comply with all health & safety requirements onsite.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Electrical Site Engineer with ECS Gold Card - BS 7 Edition, and CSCS or SSSTS card.
• Experience of working onsite and possession of mechanical skills.
• As the role involves working on high-level security sites, candidates must undergo SC Security Clearance and a full DBS check (paid for by the company).
• UK Passport holder; have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years and be able to demonstrate the last 3 years of work history for reference purposes.

Additional Information

• Other requirements: candidates must be willing to travel nationally and stay away as needed.