Electrical Engineer (Production)

Posted 07 January 2026
Salary Market related
LocationMaidstone
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Water Civils and M&E
ReferenceJO0000063480

Job description

Electrical Engineer (Production)
You will step into a permanent Electrical Engineer (Production) role where your skills are valued, your work has purpose, and you get real variety between workshop and site. If you enjoy building, wiring, testing and seeing equipment come to life, this Electrical Engineer (Production) position gives you stability, progression and excellent benefits.

Why this Electrical Engineer (Production) role works for you
You will enjoy a secure, full-time Electrical Engineer (Production) position with sociable weekday hours, strong benefits and the chance to work on practical, real-world engineering projects that support essential wastewater and environmental infrastructure across the UK.

Who you will be working for
You will be joining ATAC Solutions, a well-established specialist in wastewater treatment and pumping systems. You will be part of a collaborative engineering team delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for the water, utilities and environmental sectors. Quality, safety and continuous improvement sit at the heart of everything you will be involved in.

What you will be doing day to day
As an Electrical Engineer (Production), you will be hands-on in both the workshop and on customer sites, contributing directly to the build and reliability of hire fleet and build-to-buy systems. You will be doing things such as:
·Wiring and integrating electrical components including pumps, sensors, instrumentation, control cables and distribution assemblies
·Supporting installation, testing, commissioning and fault-finding of electrical systems
·Carrying out electrical modifications and upgrades to existing hire equipment
·Preparing systems for factory acceptance tests and commissioning
·Working closely with mechanical engineers to deliver complete system builds
·Performing continuity testing, insulation resistance testing and functional checks
·Assisting with wiring of small control panels and junction boxes
·Labelling cables, ensuring correct terminations and maintaining high wiring standards
·Reviewing supplier-built panels for compliance and supporting their integration
·Completing electrical test sheets, build records and compliance documentation
·Following safety procedures, testing standards and compliance requirements
·Feeding back electrical improvements and issues to the production team
This Electrical Engineer (Production) role gives you variety, responsibility and the chance to influence how systems are built and improved.

What you need to bring with you
To succeed as an Electrical Engineer (Production), you will already have strong practical electrical experience. You will ideally have:
Essential
·Experience wiring pumps, instruments, MCCs or small control systems
·Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
·Experience fault-finding and testing low-voltage electrical systems
·Strong hands-on electrical workshop skills
·An electrical engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent)
·A full UK driving licence
Desirable
·Experience in water, wastewater, temporary pumping or environmental equipment
·ECS or CSCS card and 18th Edition knowledge
·Exposure to industrial panels, PLC interfaces or instrumentation
·PAT testing or electrical compliance experience
·Confined Space, EUSR Water Hygiene or utility passports
·Lifting equipment or forklift certifications

What you get in return
As an Electrical Engineer (Production), you will benefit from a competitive package that recognises your contribution:
·Permanent, full-time contract
·Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00 (40 hours per week)
·22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
·Private healthcare and income protection
·Pension scheme
·Onsite parking and free bus commute
·In-house gym
·Company events and employee referral scheme

Your future, location and working pattern
You will be predominantly based at the Kent workshop with occasional visits to customer sites. This Electrical Engineer (Production) role offers long-term stability, exposure to specialist equipment and the opportunity to grow your technical capability within a supportive engineering environment.