Junior Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Maintenance Engineer in Southend-on-Sea. This role offers a salary of £35,000 - £40,000 along with progression opportunities and training. The ideal candidate will have an electrical engineering qualification or apprenticeship and experience in a hands-on maintenance role. Responsibilities include planned maintenance, troubleshooting electrical systems, and supporting compliance with health and safety standards. This position provides the chance to develop new skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Training programme

Hands-on experience

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have apprenticeship or qualification in electrical engineering.
• Strong electrical background or equivalent experience is required.
• Ability to commute to Southend-on-Sea is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance in a safety-critical environment.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical systems.
• Adhere to UK standards and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Support maintenance across multiple systems and assist in equipment performance improvement.

Skills

Electrical engineering background

Troubleshooting

Planned maintenance

Safety compliance knowledge

Education

ONC / Level 3 C&G / BTEC qualification

Apprenticeship in electrical engineering

Job description

Junior Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

35,000 - 40,000 + Progression + Training + Days Only

Southend-on-Sea

Do you have an apprenticeship or qualification in electrical engineering or similar? Are you looking for a full‑time, permanent role with the opportunity to expand your knowledge, develop new skills, and progress your career through a structured training programme with hands‑on experience?

On offer is an exciting opportunity to join a tight‑knit maintenance team, working on a wide range of electrical systems across multiple attractions. You'll receive full on‑the‑job training, giving team members the chance to develop practical skills, enhance their expertise, and build a solid foundation in electrical engineering.

In this hands‑on role, you'll play a key part in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical systems, ensuring all equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. This role offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment. 45‑hour week (Mon‑Sun, 5‑day rota).

This opportunity would suit an Apprentice‑Trained Engineer from an electrical background or similar, who is looking for a versatile, hands‑on role with full on‑the‑job training.

The Role

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance within a safety‑critical environment.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical systems, using technical drawings and engineering knowledge.
• Work to UK standards and safe systems of work, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including 18th Edition requirements.
• Support maintenance across multiple systems, attending ride stoppages and assisting in the development and improvement of equipment performance.
• 45‑hour week - Monday to Sunday, 5‑day rota.

The Person

• Apprentice‑trained engineer or ONC / Level 3 C&G / BTEC qualification.
• Strong electrical background or similar experience.
• Commutable to Southend‑on‑Sea.

Reference: BBBH23038 AMechanical, Electrical, Essex, Southend‑on‑Sea

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