E&M FITTER
Location: Hove, East Sussex (factory-based with regular UK site travel)Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE + Overtime & Additional PaymentsHours: 37.5 per weekContract: Permanent, Full-Time
THE OPPORTUNITY
We're looking for an experienced E&M Fitter with practical AC and DC electrical experience to join a specialist engineering business.This is a varied, hands-on role combining factory-based assembly with regular customer site work, particularly within the rail sector.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mechanical assembly and electrical wiring of AC and DC switchgear.
- Site surveys, inspections and equipment installations.
- Planned and reactive maintenance of DC switchgear within the rail sector, including Network Rail and London Underground.
- Supporting testing and commissioning of AC and DC equipment.
- Fault finding, repairs and customer support.
- Working from engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Experience working with Low Voltage AC and DC systems.
- Background in electrical/mechanical fitting, installation or maintenance.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
- Full UK driving licence.
- A flexible approach to regular site travel and occasional overnight stays.
- Rail experience, PTS/ECS cards, 18th Edition and relevant engineering qualifications would be advantageous.
SALARY & BENEFITS
- £35,000 - £40,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
- Overtime: Time and a half during the week and double time at weekends.
- Additional £25 payment for customer site visits.
- Additional overnight and late-return payments.
- Paid on-call rota, with additional call-out payments and minimum overtime guarantees.
- 8% employer pension contribution.
- Private medical insurance, including dental.
- Death in service insurance.
- 25 days' annual leave.
- Ride to Work scheme.
- Training and development opportunities.
There is excellent additional earning potential through site payments, overtime and the on-call arrangements.
WORKING HOURS
Monday - Thursday: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm.Friday: 7:45 am - 12:15 pm.Based at the Hove factory, with regular UK site travel, predominantly in the South East.
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E&M Fitter employer: Roc Search Europe Limited
Join a dynamic team in East Sussex as an Electrical Design Engineer, where innovation meets collaboration. Our company fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous learning and development opportunities. With competitive salaries and a commitment to quality and safety, we ensure that our engineers can thrive while contributing to impactful infrastructure and industrial projects.
