EW Recruitment Limited
Electrical Engineer – Pump Systems
Electrical Engineer – Pump Systems at EW Recruitment Limited, based in London, South East England, paying £35,000 - £44,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £35,000 - £44,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- London, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Electrical Engineer
19% below the typical rate for electrical engineer
Reference 57202351
About the role
Job Title: Electrical Engineer – Pump Systems
Location: Flexible / Field-Based
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in submersible pump systems to join our engineering team. This is a hands-on role involving the installation, maintenance, fault finding, commissioning, and repair of electrical systems associated with submersible pumps across a range of industrial, water, wastewater, and commercial sites.
The successful candidate will have excellent electrical fault-finding skills, experience working with three-phase equipment, and a solid understanding of pump control systems and automation.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, commission, maintain and repair submersible pump systems.
- Diagnose and rectify electrical and mechanical faults on pumping equipment.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown work.
- Test, inspect and certify electrical installations in accordance with current regulations.
- Work on single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
- Install and maintain motor control centres (MCCs), control panels and pump control equipment.
- Fault find on PLC-controlled systems and pump automation where applicable.
- Configure and commission variable speed drives (VSDs) and soft starters.
- Carry out motor replacements, alignment and commissioning.
- Perform electrical testing including insulation resistance, continuity and earth fault testing.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
- Complete service reports and maintenance documentation accurately.
- Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
- Participate in emergency call-out rota where required.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer working on submersible pumps.
- Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Experience working with wastewater, sewage or clean water pumping systems
Reference: 57202351 · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 17 Dec 2026 · Listed via EW Recruitment Limited
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