Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Demob: j1858

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Ascension Island

Salary: £42,000 – £46,800(Tax Free)

Duration: 6 month – 2 year FTC

Introduction:
Our client is one of the UK’s leading support services companies. They deliver many key services including design, build, manage, operate and maintaining assets, dealing with companies both in the UK and overseas, supplying customers in a wide variety of industry sectors including, Aerospace, Training, Defence, Marine, Naval, MoD, Oil & Gas, Communications, Energy and Transportation. They now require an Electrical Maintenance Engineer based in the Ascension Island.

This presents itself as an ideal opportunity to join an established company, and although not essential, could be well suited for a person who has previously served in the armed forces i.e. Army, Royal Navy or Royal Air Force (RAF).

Please note that this role will be based in the Ascension Island, therefore flexibility is essential as you will be working away from home.

Responsibilities:
– Effectively lead a team of electrical engineers (4 people).
– Distribute power, water and electricity around the Island (basically a utility provider).
– Hands on with a management aspect.
– Equipment includes diesel engines (Allens 12VS12 with Brush alternators), CMR Control Panels and Brush MAVR, vacuum switchgear and wind farm units.

Applicant Requirements:
Essential:
– The successful candidate will ideally hold previous experience of working on the equipment listed above.
– Previous working knowledge of hands on operational work on high voltage switch gear.
– Holds Authorised Person status or ability to obtain.
– Team leadership experience.
– Experience of working overseas.

Benefits:
– £35,000 – £39,000 + additional allowances (Tax free post).
– Generous relocation package.
– Location allowance – £2,500 per year, Ration allowance £3,500 (single), £6,500 if accompanied.
– Local tax covered by client.
– Furnished accommodation with electricity and water.
– Flights home once a year if accompanied, twice a year if alone.
– Primary and Secondary School available.