Electrical Engineer

Serco Canada Inc; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense services company is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance team at RAF Menwith Hill. This full-time role involves delivering essential electrical maintenance services in a complex security environment. Candidates should have a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations and experience with electrical equipment. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, 25 days of annual leave, and opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays

Volunteer leave

Established reward and recognition scheme

One paid professional subscription

Life Assurance Policy

Employee discount and reward schemes

Training opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience working with electrical plant and equipment.
• Good IT skills with confidence using industry-standard maintenance software.
• Ability to obtain DV Enhanced security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of high‑quality electrical maintenance and repair services.
• Responding to work requests and carrying out tasks according to standards.
• Completing routine maintenance inspections of electrical installations.

Skills

Electrical Installations

IEE Wiring Regulations

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations

City and Guilds qualification

2391 qualification

Job description

Overview

Location: Harrogate/North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, GB, HG3 2RF
Contract Type: Full Time

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for a role that truly matters? This is an opportunity to work in a complex, high‑security environment where your expertise directly supports critical infrastructure. Join the Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance team at RAF Menwith Hill and play a key role in maintaining one of the most important operational sites in the UK.

About the role

As an Electrical Engineer, you will work as part of the Operations and Maintenance team, delivering high‑quality electrical maintenance and repair services across the site. You will be required to work in all areas of RAF Menwith Hill, responding to work requests allocated by your supervisor and carrying out tasks in accordance with industry standards, risk assessments, legislation, and site‑specific procedures.

Your duties will include carrying out repairs and maintenance on a wide range of electrical plant and equipment, undertaking electrical testing of plant, machinery, and buildings, and completing routine maintenance inspections of electrical installations within domestic, office, and operational buildings. You will also carry out minor new electrical works within operational areas and undertake minor repairs to fire detection and suppression systems.

Accurate completion of daily work dockets is essential, ensuring all required information is recorded. The role involves direct liaison with customers at the start of each task to outline the scope of work, expected timescales, and relevant health and safety considerations, as well as ensuring the workplace is left safe and tidy on completion. You may also be required to carry out other duties appropriate to the grade.

What you’ll need

• Minimum of an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations or a recognised electrical apprenticeship supported by a City and Guilds qualification along with a 2391 qualification.
• Experience working with electrical plant and equipment; working knowledge of IEE Wiring Regulations.
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, Skilled Persons Status and Emergency First Aid at Work certification.
• Good IT skills with confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and industry‑standard maintenance software.

Security and eligibility

Due to the secure nature of the site, applicants must be UK or US nationals and capable of obtaining and maintaining DV Enhanced security clearance.

Benefits

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Volunteer leave
• Established reward and recognition scheme
• One paid professional subscription
• Life Assurance Policy
• Employee discount and reward schemes
• Interesting, varied, and enjoyable work
• A company that recognises your contribution
• Training opportunities and qualifications within a supportive environment to ensure career progression

About VIVO

VIVO Defence Services is a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. We will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and hybrid working in many of our business areas and are a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

If candidates wish to request extra time to apply, please contact 0345 010 4000 and ask to speak to a VIVO Recruiter.