E&M Fitter

E&M FITTER

Location: Hove, East Sussex (factory-based with regular UK site travel)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE + Overtime & Additional Payments
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract: 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.

INTERESTED?

If you're an experienced E&M Fitter with AC/DC experience and enjoy a combination of workshop and site-based engineering, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch for a confidential discussion or apply today
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed