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Take Your Electrical Engineering Career into Renewable Power Generation Are you an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Technician, Industrial Electrician or Electrical Field Service Engineer looking for a varied, field-based opportunity?
RecruitME is recruiting for an established UK renewable power generation business seeking an Electrical Field Technician to support electrical maintenance, fault finding and plant reliability across operational sites in South West England and South Wales.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive electrical maintenance and fault finding across multiple operational sites.
- Diagnose, investigate and repair faults involving industrial electrical equipment, HV/LV systems, switchgear and transformers.
- Support electrical maintenance on generators and alternators, including safe isolation and disconnection during planned engine maintenance.
- Coordinate specialist electrical contractors and ensure relevant safety procedures and site documentation are followed.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, complete technical reports and identify opportunities to improve plant reliability and equipment performance.
- NVQ Level 3, BTEC ONC/HNC or an equivalent recognised qualification in electrical engineering.
- Proven industrial electrical maintenance, fault-finding and repair experience.
- Working knowledge of BS 7671 / 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- Knowledge and practical experience of operating high-voltage switchgear.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, diagnose faults and work safely with industrial electrical equipment.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the region.
- Desirable experience: Generator and alternator maintenance, HV switching procedures, electrical isolation, contractor coordination or electrical maintenance across multiple industrial sites.
- Performance bonus of up to 15% of annual basic salary, subject to scheme rules.
- Company van and fuel card, with personal use permitted.
- 6% employer pension contribution.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Financial support towards domestic solar panels, home battery storage and electric vehicle charging points.
- Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP services and eye-care vouchers.
- Community volunteering days and company sick pay after a qualifying period.
Location and Travel: - This is a regional field-based electrical engineering position covering: - Wiltshire: Including Swindon and surrounding areas. - Somerset: Including Taunton, Bridgwater, Yeovil and surrounding areas. - Bristol and Bath area (Avon): Including Bristol, Bath and surrounding areas. xgikmsk - South Wales: Including Cardiff, Newport and surrounding areas.
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Electrical Field Technician – Power Generation in Swindon employer: Recruitme (Grantham)
Recruitme (Grantham) is an attractive employer due to its commitment to employee development through fully funded technical training and diverse project opportunities. The company fosters a supportive work culture that values skill enhancement and career progression.
