Junior Electrical Engineer (Training/Progression)
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Junior Electrical Engineer (Training/Progression)
Home Counties/Southeast (London Patch)
£30,000-£35,000 + Training + Progression + Bonus + Van + Fuel Card + Tools + Benefits
Are you a Junior Electrical Engineer/Electrician or similar, holding an NVQ level 3 or above in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, looking to join a well-established, specialist company, backed by over forty years of history?
Do you want to become a key member in a team of highly skilled sector specialists, operating within a unique field of the Electrical Engineering sector, recognised for their premium quality service and workmanship in every project they undertake?
On offer for the successful Junior Electrical Engineer/Electrician or similar is the exciting opportunity to join a well-respected company, offering not just impressive in-house and external training and development, but also scalable career progression pathways with continued company growth, with company support to gain qualifications like an ECS Card etc...
In this role, the successful Junior Electrical Engineer/Electrician or similar will be responsible for both the maintenance and commissioning of specialist emergency lighting systems. In addition, you will be responsible for the troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems. On top of this, you will be responsible for the instillation, and set up of electrical systems, as well as providing technical advice to the client. Finally, you will be responsible for keeping accurate documentation of any projects worked.
The ideal Junior Electrical Engineer/Electrician or similar will hold an NVQ Level 3 or above in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. In addition, you will have a strong knowledge of electrical systems, with a desire to build on your knowledge through training. On top of this, you will ideally, but not essentially hold either an 18 edition and/or an ECS card. Finally, you will have a full, valid UK driver's license, happy to travel locally, occasionally going further afield.
The Role:
- Troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems
- Instillation, and set up of electrical systems
- Maintenance and commissioning of specialist emergency lighting systems
The Person:
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems
- Background within the Electrical/Lighting/Fire and Security Engineering Sector or a related field
- Full, valid UK driver's license
Reference: BBBH25866
Keywords: Engineering, Electrical, Electrical Engineering, Maintenance, Repair, Troubleshooting, Commissioning, Technical, Trainee, Junior, Electrician, Training, Progression, 18 Edition, ECS Card, Travel, London, Home Counties, Southeast, Field Engineering, England
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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⭐ Lead your CV with your NVQ Level 3 (or above) qualification prominently in your Personal Statement, as the advert lists this as the primary entry requirement.
📊 Quantify your hands-on experience: e.g. "Maintained and commissioned emergency lighting across 15 commercial sites, reducing fault call-backs by 20%".
🎯 Explicitly mention any 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification or ECS Card in your skills section — the advert flags these as desirable differentiators that will set you apart.
🌐 Highlight your willingness and ability to travel across the Home Counties and Southeast London patch, referencing your full UK driver's licence clearly in your profile.
🤝 Include a brief example of client-facing technical advice you have provided, as the role specifically requires communicating technical guidance to clients on-site.
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- •Installed and commissioned emergency lighting systems across 12 commercial sites in the Southeast, achieving zero failed sign-off inspections over a 10-month period.
- •Diagnosed and repaired recurring electrical faults on a 3-building industrial estate, reducing unplanned downtime by 30% and cutting repeat call-out costs by £4,200 annually.
- •Maintained accurate site documentation for 20+ monthly maintenance visits, ensuring full compliance with BS 5266 emergency lighting standards and supporting smooth client audits.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Ernest Gordon Recruitment's Junior Electrical Engineer opening within a specialist emergency lighting and electrical engineering firm is precisely the field-based role I have been targeting. Holding an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and a solid grounding in electrical installation, fault-finding, and commissioning, I am confident I can contribute from day one while continuing to develop within your structured training programme.
My background in electrical maintenance and field service work has given me hands-on exposure to troubleshooting electrical systems across commercial environments, producing accurate site documentation, and delivering clear technical guidance to clients on-site. I am currently working towards my 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification and am keen to gain my ECS Card with company support as outlined in the role.
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Technical
- ›Walk me through how you would commission a new emergency lighting system on a commercial site from installation through to sign-off.
- ›How do you approach fault-finding on an electrical system where the root cause is not immediately obvious?
- ›What does the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations cover, and how does it affect your day-to-day installation work?
- ›What are the key differences between maintained and non-maintained emergency lighting systems, and when would each be used?
- ›How do you ensure your documentation and site records are accurate and compliant after completing a maintenance visit?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to diagnose and repair a complex electrical fault under time pressure.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to explain a technical issue to a non-technical client — how did you approach it?
- ›Give an example of when you proactively sought additional training or knowledge to improve your technical skills.
- ›Tell me about a time you worked independently on a field assignment with minimal supervision — how did you manage your workload?
- ›Describe a situation where you identified a safety risk on site and explain the steps you took to address it.
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Tell me about a time you had to diagnose and repair a complex electrical fault under time pressure.
Describe a situation where you had to explain a technical issue to a non-technical client — how did you approach it?