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Assistant Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job Description - Assistant Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Assistant Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Essex & London (c2c Rail Network)

£30,000 - £35,000 per annum + Overtime + Excellent Benefits

Permanent | Minimum 45 Hours per Week

Looking to build a long-term career in electrical engineering?

C2 Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering business looking for an Assistant Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while working alongside experienced engineers across the c2c rail network.

If you're eager to learn, enjoy hands-on work and want to build a career maintaining essential railway infrastructure, this could be the perfect opportunity.

The Role

Working alongside experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineers, you'll support the maintenance, repair and inspection of electrical systems across railway stations and associated infrastructure.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll receive ongoing training, gain valuable industry experience and develop the skills needed to progress your engineering career.

What You'll Be Doing

Assisting with planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Supporting reactive electrical repairs and fault finding
Helping maintain lighting, power distribution and station electrical systems
Assisting with electrical testing and inspections
Supporting installation, refurbishment and upgrade projects
Completing maintenance records and job reports
Working safely and following all Health & Safety procedures
Learning from experienced engineers while developing your technical skills

What We're Looking For

A basic electrical qualification or currently working towards an NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Electrical Installation
A genuine interest in electrical engineering and maintenance
Good communication skills and a positive attitude
Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Flexible approach to working shifts, including nights and weekends
Able to pass pre-employment and ongoing Drugs & Alcohol screening in line with Network Rail requirements

Desirable

Experience or qualifications in any of the following would be advantageous:

Previous maintenance or facilities experience
18th Edition Wiring Regulations
Rail industry knowledge
Sentinel PTS
IPAF
PASMA

What's In It For You?

Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000
Company pension scheme
Overtime opportunities
Structured training and ongoing development
Travel benefits (where applicable)
20 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Holiday purchase scheme
Long-term career opportunities
Supportive team environment
Genuine progression into Electrical Maintenance Engineer roles

Apply Today

This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to build a rewarding career with a business that invests in its people.

If you're enthusiastic, reliable and ready to develop your engineering skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the first step towards a long-term career in electrical maintenance and rail infrastructure.

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