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Electrical Engineer/ Project Engineer (Event Power / Electrical) - Gofer is on the lookout for a talented and motivated Electrical Engineer/ Project Engineer (Event Power / Electrical) to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis, based at our Head Office in Ipswich, Suffolk. Why Gofer: At Gofer, we offer a complete temporary power management service, proudly supporting the event, entertainment, commercial, and leisure industries with temporary electrical distribution and super silent generators. Our personal and professional service ensures seamless power and technical support for every event, helping our clients deliver flawless experiences. Company benefits include: Competitive Salary: from £30,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience), plus on-call/stand-by payment. Please note: we're happy to consider applications from those with little to full experience of the role. Salary will be subject to experience. Holiday: Starting at 20 days, rising to 25 days after 5 years of service, plus 8 bank holidays. Employee extras such as: Benefits and rewards platform, 2 paid volunteering days, Employee Assistance Programme, pension scheme (employer contributions above government guidelines), access to training, regular CPD opportunities and gym membership discounts About the role: As Electrical Engineer/ Project Engineer (Event Power / Electrical) , you'll own projects from quote to delivery, supporting clients, colleagues, and subcontractors alike. The role will be based at HQ but majority of the role is working on site, helping ensure every event runs safely, on time, and flawlessly. Expect a mix of hands on exciting on-site challengers, technical tasks, warehousing, servicing, and office-based work. Working hours are based on a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, with an on-call/standby rota covering at least 66 midweek days and 26 weekend days annually. Standard non-project days are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm, with flexibility required for events including weekends and evenings. Main duties and responsibilities: Install temporary electrical distribution and generators, deliver and collect equipment, and provide on-site engineering support. Provide quotes, organise equipment hire, follow up on enquiries, schedule staff and subcontractors, and coordinate transportation and sub-rental requirements. Maintain, prep and build equipment, ensure stock levels of fuel, parts, and consumables, and perform testing, inspection, and calibration. Service and clean generators and vehicles, maintain logs and records, and manage refuelling. Offer technical support, build relationships with clients, and network to develop new business opportunities. Adhere to BS7909 standards, maintain safe working practices, and support Gofer's sustainability goals. Act as key holder, respond to alarm callouts and out-of-hours requirements, and support Directors with any additional responsibilities. About you: As our Electrical Engineer/ Project Engineer (Event Power / Electrical) , you'll bring experience in the electrical or events industry, with knowledge of temporary power, generators, and plant equipment. Skills in people management, time management, and problem-solving are essential. A full driving licence is required; forklift, ADR, electrical qualifications, and experience with BS7909 standards are desirable. You are reliable, focused, and have a strong attention to detail, thriving both independently and as part of a team. If you meet the requirements for the Electrical Engineer/ Project Engineer (Event Power / Electrical) role and want to make a difference, please apply with an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you. No Recruitment Agencies Please Please check your email inbox and spam/junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments, such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us as soon as possible so we can make the appropriate adjustments. Additional keywords: Project Engineer, Event Power, Electrical Distribution, Temporary Power, Generators, Events Industry, BS7909, Health and Safety, Electrical Qualification, Forklift, ADR, Manual Handling. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the regions Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application. TPBN1_UKTJ