Job Title:
Mobile Electrical Engineer
Location:
Rosneath, Scotland, United Kingdom
Role Type:
Permanent – Full Time
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits + Company Van Provided + Overtime Available + Extensive Training & Career Development with Funded Qualifications
Role ID: SF19522
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow, we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Mobile Electrical Engineer, based from Rosneath with travel across multiple sites throughout Scotland and the North West of England, where you will have the opportunity to work with critical infrastructure and advanced technical systems in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Mobile Electrical Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, safety and performance of essential electrical systems across multiple sites.
Day‑to‑day, you’ll deliver planned, preventive and corrective maintenance on a range of electrical plant and equipment, provide specialist technical support, ensure maintenance standards are met, and contribute to the smooth running of facilities across the region.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing maintenance support across site services, electrical plant, equipment and buildings
Delivering specialist technical maintenance on electrical systems including building wiring
Prioritising workloads to meet business needs
Ensuring robust application of health, safety and environmental processes
Participating in the on‑call rota within the Maintenance Team
Monitoring contractor activity and performance
Essential experience of the Mobile Electrical Engineer:
Experience delivering maintenance on electrical equipment or systems
Ability to operate across multiple sites and manage varied workloads
Strong understanding of electrical regulations, standards and technical requirements
Experience working both independently and within a team
Ability to troubleshoot, solve problems and make sound decisions
Essential qualifications for the Mobile Electrical Engineer:
Electrical Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 Electrical Maintenance
Understanding of the latest edition of IEE Wiring Regulations
Full clean driving licence
AP/LV (Authorised Person – Low Voltage), JSP (Joint Service Publications) or CompEx (Competency in Explosive Atmospheres) qualifications/experience preferred; however, full training and funding will be provided for candidates who do not currently hold these
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
This role is full‑time, permanent, and based across multiple sites throughout Scotland and the North West of England. So we can be flexible on base location as long as you are happy to travel. Company Van provided!
QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture . www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq
Our Benefits
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Our Recruitment Process:
We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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