Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Field Based
Location: Cambridge and surrounding areas, with regional travel
Salary: Competitive, plus bonus
Benefits: Company van and fuel card, pension, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Are you an experienced electrical technician or maintenance engineer looking for a role in the renewable energy sector?
RecruitME is working exclusively to find a qualified electrical professional to maintain equipment across a network of operational sites.
This is a hands‑on opportunity for someone who enjoys fault finding, working independently and helping to keep essential equipment operating safely and reliably.
We would welcome applications from candidates with electrical maintenance experience in power generation, manufacturing, utilities, distribution, steel or other industrial environments.
The opportunity
You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on high and low voltage electrical equipment, diagnosing faults and completing repairs to keep plant operating efficiently.
Working alongside a wider engineering team, you will support maintenance activities across multiple sites and work with contractors to ensure tasks are completed safely.
This is a field-based role with regular travel across Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.
What you will be doing
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Carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across operational sites.
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Diagnosing faults and repairing high and low voltage electrical systems.
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Working with equipment including switchgear, transformers and generators.
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Supporting contractors on site and completing relevant safety documentation.
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Assisting with safe electrical isolation and disconnection activities.
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Identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance and efficiency.
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Recording completed work and reporting on maintenance activities.
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Following company safety procedures and relevant legislation.
What we are looking for
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An electrical engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, BTEC ONC/HNC or equivalent.
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Experience in industrial electrical maintenance and fault finding.
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Knowledge and experience of operating high voltage switchgear.
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Working knowledge of BS 7671, the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and associated standards.
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The ability to read and work from electrical drawings.
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A flexible approach, with willingness to travel regularly and work additional hours when needed.
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A full UK driving licence.
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Confidence using a laptop, mobile phone and technical applications.
Experience of electrical generators would be an advantage, but is not essential.
What’s on offer
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Competitive salary and a target bonus of up to 15%.
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Company van and fuel card, available for personal use.
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25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
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Company pension with a 6% employer contribution.
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Employee wellbeing and support benefits.
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Community volunteering opportunities.
If you are an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Technician, Maintenance Electrician or Electrical Field Technician looking for a new opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.
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