Electrical Maintenance Engineer; Field

Position: Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Field‑Based) (Permanent)
Power & Environment Engineer – North East England

Base up to £45,000 + Shift Allowance | Company Vehicle | Overtime | Training Provided

Ideal location:
Around Newcastle upon Tyne (DUR, NE16 5DX
) – must be based in the North East

We’re looking for a skilled Electrical Engineer / Time‑served Electrician to join our Power & Environment team, supporting critical broadcast and smart utility infrastructure across the North East. If you have strong electrical maintenance experience, a full UK driving licence, and want a role with variety, autonomy and development—this could be your next step.

What you’ll do

* Respond to electrical faults and carry out corrective maintenance across a range of power systems.

* Perform planned preventative maintenance in line with safety, quality and engineering standards.

* Support system upgrades, installations and modification work.

* Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with BS7671 and Arqiva standards.

* Build positive working relationships with customers and on‑site teams.

* Supervise contractors to make sure work meets technical and safety requirements.

* Take part in a 24/7 callout rota and work flexibly, including occasional travel outside the region.

* Work independently at remote sites; training available to progress into tower climbing if desired.

What you’ll bring

* Full UK driving licence (essential for site travel).

* Time‑served Electrician (NVQ Level 3 + AM2).

* 18th Edition (C&Gor 17th edition.

* C&G 2391, or Inspection & Testing).

* Strong fault‑finding and diagnostics skills.

* Ability to read electrical schematics and single‑line diagrams.

* Experience with three‑phase systems, power equipment and safe electrical isolation.

* Solid understanding of BS7671 and electrical safety legislation.

* A proactive, safety‑first mindset and willingness to learn new transmission skills.

If you don’t tick every box, we still want to hear from you—your experience may be a great fit.

What’s in it for you

* Up to £45,000 salary

* 5% shift allowance

* Annual leave: 25 days + benefits

* Company vehicle

* Private Medical Insurance

* Excellent pension scheme:

* Years 1–2:
You 3% / Arqiva 6%

* Year 3:
You 4% / Arqiva 8%

* Or contribute 5% anytime and Arqiva pays 10%

* Training including City & Guilds certifications

* Access to flexible benefits—retail discounts, Gym Flex, wellbeing support, dental/travel insurance, volunteering leave, and more.

About Arqiva

We’re the UK’s leading broadcast and smart utilities transmission provider, enabling the TV, radio and smart meter services used by millions every day. Our infrastructure keeps the country connected—quietly powering essential media and data flows behind the scenes.

With a strong heritage and an exciting future ahead, including cloud-based media delivery and new connectivity technologies, we offer real opportunities to grow your skills and career