We're Hiring: Mobile Electrical Engineer Location: Ideally based in Reading / Slough / Crawley – Multi-Site Role Salary: £45,000 per annum Company Van: Provided Working Arrangement: Mobile role covering sites from Twickenham to Swindon, with monthly travel to Great Yarmouth
Electrical Engineering | Installation & Maintenance | Testing & Inspection | Fault Finding | Compliance
The Opportunity: We are recruiting for an experienced Mobile Electrical Engineer to carry out electrical installation, testing, inspection and maintenance across a varied portfolio of sites.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrical engineer who enjoys working independently, solving technical problems and managing their own workload across multiple locations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining electrical systems, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, and ensuring all work meets the required industry standards and regulations.
You will need a strong technical background, excellent fault-finding skills and the flexibility to travel across the contract area, including occasional monthly visits to Great Yarmouth.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Carry out electrical installation, testing, inspection and maintenance across multiple sites.
- Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to reactive electrical faults and breakdowns.
- Diagnose electrical issues, undertake fault finding and implement effective solutions to minimise disruption.
- Ensure all electrical work complies with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and relevant health and safety requirements.
- Complete inspection and testing activities in line with the requirements of the 2391 qualification.
- Travel between sites across the designated area, covering locations from Twickenham to Swindon.
- Undertake occasional travel to Great Yarmouth, approximately once per month.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, electrical certificates, inspection reports and job documentation.
- Ensure electrical systems remain safe, compliant and operational through effective maintenance and inspection.
- Manage your own workload, plan site visits and prioritise tasks to meet operational requirements.
- Maintain a professional approach when working on-site and communicating with relevant stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve maintenance practices, system reliability and overall service delivery.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Mobile Electrical Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Installation Electrician.
- Recognised Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
- 2391 Inspection and Testing certification.
- Experience carrying out electrical installation, testing, inspection and maintenance.
- Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working across multiple sites or within critical environments would be advantageous.
- Good understanding of electrical compliance, safe working practices and statutory requirements.
- Ability to work independently, manage your own schedule and prioritise workloads effectively.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate technical documentation.
- Flexible approach to travel across the contract area, including monthly visits to Great Yarmouth.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Experience
- Experience in commercial, industrial or critical environments.
- Background in planned preventative maintenance and reactive electrical maintenance.
- Experience managing electrical maintenance activities across a multi-site portfolio.
- Strong knowledge of inspection, testing, certification and electrical compliance procedures.
What's On Offer
- £45,000 basic annual salary.
- Company van provided.
- Mobile role covering Reading, Slough, Crawley and surrounding areas, with sites extending from Twickenham to Swindon.
- Varied working environment across multiple sites.
- Opportunity to utilise and develop your electrical engineering expertise.
- Supportive team environment.
- Professional development opportunities and scope to build on your technical experience.