
Electrical Engineer - Power & Environment (Field-Based)
Job Description
Electrical Engineer - Power & Environment (Field-Based)
Location: West Midlands (Field-Based Travel Required)
Salary: Up to £45,000 + 5% Shift Allowance + Overtime + Company Vehicle
Join Arqiva and help power the UK's critical communications infrastructure
- We're looking for a skilled Power & Environment Engineer to support the installation, maintenance and fault resolution of electrical and environmental systems across our network sites throughout the West Midlands.
- This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically qualified engineer who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and working across a variety of sites and technologies.
- What's in it for you?
- Salary up to £45,000
- 5% Shift Allowance
- Paid Overtime
- Company Vehicle
- 6% Employer Pension Contribution
- Private Medical Insurance
- 25 Days Annual Leave
- Flexible benefits package including retail discounts, GymFlex, wellness support, travel and dental insurance
- Buy and sell annual leave scheme
- Training and development support, including City & Guilds qualifications
- What you'll be doing
- Carrying out electrical maintenance, inspection and testing across network sites
- Diagnosing and resolving faults on power and environmental systems
- Supporting installation, commissioning and validation of new infrastructure
- Maintaining generators, power distribution and environmental control systems
- Managing contractors and ensuring work is delivered to Arqiva standards
- Ensuring compliance with electrical regulations, safety standards and industry requirements
- Supporting planned and reactive maintenance activities
- Building positive relationships with customers, contractors and internal teams
- What we're looking for
- Experience working on electrical power or environmental systems
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of generators, power supplies and electrical distribution systems
- Understanding of site safety and compliance requirements
- Ability to work independently across multiple locations
- Comfortable working at height and climbing where required
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Essential Qualifications
- Must have a driving license
- 18th Edition (City & Guilds 2382 or equivalent)
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing (or equivalent)
- Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent industry experience
- Desirable Experience
Experience working within one or more of the following:
- Telecommunications
- Broadcast or RF systems
- Data Networks
- Satellite Communications
- Power Generation Systems
- If you're an experienced electrical engineer looking for a varied field-based role with excellent benefits, career development and the opportunity to work on critical national infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.
- Pay: £35,000.00-£45,500.00 per year
Benefits
- Company car
- Company pension
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Application question(s)
Do you hold a full UK driving licence?
Work authorisation
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
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