Assistant Electrical Engineer
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Full time
- Location based
- Middlesborough or Any UK office
- Hours per week
- 37.5
- Dates that interviews will take place
- ASAP
- Salary
- £37,135 - £43,561
- Summary of vacancy
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Assistant Electrical Engineer
(Internal title: Assistant Technical Plant Engineer)
Location: Based in any SUEZ UK Site NATIONAL TRAVEL REQUIRED
Salary: £37,135 - £43,561
Benefits: Company Car or Car Allowance (up to £7,356), Annual Bonus up to 10%, 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, 3x life assurance policy.
Hours: 37.5 hours per weekSUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK is looking for a motivated Assistant Electrical Engineer to support our energy-from-waste, landfill, and resource recovery facilities across the UK. This is a hands-on role where you will gain experience working on electrical systems, supporting operational teams, and contributing to projects that improve plant reliability, performance, and safety.
40% UK travel (On average 2–3 days per week, including overnight stays)
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business at the forefront of energy and material recovery, where your electrical expertise will directly contribute to cleaner, more sustainable infrastructure across the UK.
At SUEZ, your career is a journey full of possibilities. With diverse roles across multiple activities and locations, we empower you to shape your own path. Here, you’re encouraged to learn, grow, and take ownership of your development, because when you thrive, we all succeed. - About the role
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What will I be doing?
As an Assistant Electrical Engineer, you will work closely with experienced engineers and operational staff, assisting with engineering projects, fault-finding, and system improvements across our sites. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a practical, real-world environment while contributing to a company committed to sustainability and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:- Assist with technical support on electrical systems, equipment, and infrastructure across SUEZ facilities.
- Support site teams with troubleshooting, fault finding, and resolving electrical issues to maintain safe and efficient operations.
- Assist in engineering projects, including preparing specifications, tender documentation, and supporting installation and commissioning activities.
- Contribute to electrical system modelling using ETAP software or similar tools.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance teams, and other engineering disciplines to improve plant reliability, efficiency, and performance.
- Provide hands-on engineering support when required.
- Ensure all engineering activities follow relevant standards, legislation, and SUEZ safety policies.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance electrical system performance and resilience.
What are the requirements?
- Degree, HND, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 3 years’ experience working with industrial electrical systems outside of a training role e.g apprenticeship or a minimum of 2 years’ experience outside of graduate scheme
- Understanding of high and low voltage systems and previous high voltage authorisation is beneficial but not essential at this stage.
- Familiarity with Instrumentation and Control (I&C) systems is a plus.
- Interest in learning project management processes, producing technical specifications, and supporting contractor oversight.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and site personnel, and willingness to travel to sites across the UK as required
Training will be provided for the right candidate
Who we are
At SUEZ, respect is at the heart of everything we do - for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we serve. We foster inclusive, caring environments where diversity, wellbeing, safety, and solidarity are more than values - they’re everyday realities. These principles shape how we work together, every day. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience, perspective, and potential could be exactly what we’re looking for. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and growth, including competitive pay, pension plans, health and wellbeing programs, learning opportunities, and career development. Everything you need to thrive, both professionally and personally. Join us in transforming today’s environmental challenges into tomorrow’s innovative water and waste solutions.
- Job Description
- ATPE_R_R_15_Nov_2017.pdf
- Closing Date
- 11/04/2026