Electrical Field Engineer

Field Electrical Engineer

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary with excellent earning potential through regular overtime, travel and on-call work

Overtime paid after 39 hours

Company van and fuel card

Company mobile phone and credit card

Private healthcare after six months' service

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Ongoing training, coaching and career development

Long-term career prospects within a growing business

Major Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Field Electrical Engineer for a business specialising in the design, manufacture, installation, servicing and refurbishment of waste management and recycling equipment.

This is a varied, hands-on position involving electrical, mechanical and hydraulic fault finding across customer sites throughout the UK, with occasional travel to Ireland and Europe.

The role would suit an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong industrial maintenance and fault-finding skills who is comfortable undertaking mechanical and hydraulic work as part of a field-based position.

The Role

Working independently and as part of an experienced engineering team, your responsibilities will include:

Installing, commissioning and servicing new and refurbished waste and recycling equipment

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs

Diagnosing and repairing electrical, mechanical and hydraulic faults

Refurbishing and relocating waste and recycling machinery

Conducting operator training following equipment installations

Completing electronic service reports, check sheets and timesheets

Carrying out root cause analysis and recommending improvements to prevent recurring faults

Providing technical support and a high standard of customer service

You will work on equipment including conveyors, balers, compactors, shredders, strappers, tippers, overband magnets and eddy current separators.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

42.5 hours per week, with overtime paid after 39 hours

Regular overtime available

Nationwide travel with overnight stays, sometimes for up to seven consecutive nights

Occasional weekend and night work

On-call rota of one week in five

About You

You will have a strong electrical engineering background, alongside practical mechanical and hydraulic maintenance experience.

Essential requirements include:

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering

16th, 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

PLC programming knowledge and experience

Experience fault finding on 24V control circuits and three-phase electrical systems

Experience testing and repairing electrical control systems, motors, sensors, contractors, relays and associated components

Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings

Experience assembling, wiring and modifying electrical control panels to current UK standards

Knowledge of fixed wiring installations and electrical modifications

Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault-finding and repair skills

Ability to carry out root cause analysis and identify long-term solutions

Good IT skills and experience completing electronic service documentation

Full, clean UK driving licence

Strong communication and customer service skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Willingness to travel, stay away from home and participate in the on-call rota

Own general hand tools, with specialist tools provided

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