Assistant Electrical Maintenance Engineer
| Company: | C2 Recruitment Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 - £35,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Romford, RM1 1SX |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 26 Aug 2026 |
Summary
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
- 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
£30,000 - £35,000
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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