Electrical Installation Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Field/Service Technician
Electrical Installation Engineer
Wigan
Up to £45K per annum plus 20% Overtime
We are looking for an experienced Electrical Installation Engineer to join a busy engineering team delivering industrial automation and conveyor solutions. This role is a mix of workshop preparation and on-site installation, ideal for hands-on engineers who understand control panels inside out and enjoy working on real industrial systems.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours & LocationThe role offers a 50/50 split between workshop-based work and on-site installations.
Workshop Hours- Monday to Thursday: 08:00-17:00
- Friday: 08:00-13:00
- 08:00-18:00
Accommodation will be provided when working on sites that are further away from home.
Key Responsibilities- Preparing electrical systems, panels, and equipment in the workshop prior to installation
- Installing control panels and electrical systems on customer sites
- Working with conveyor and material handling systems
- Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
- Supporting commissioning activities and ensuring installations are delivered to specification
- Liaising with engineering and controls teams to ensure smooth project delivery
- Travel to customer sites, approximately 50% of the role
- Essential:
- Strong experience as an Electrical Installation Engineer
- Proven knowledge of control panels and their operation
- Experience working with conveyor systems
- Ability to work independently on-site and in the workshop
- Willingness to travel regularly
- Desirable:
- Experience in FMCG or industrial automation environments
- Familiarity with commissioning industrial automation systems
- Competitive salary up to £45,000
- Company bonus (around £2,000)
- Health insurance scheme through BUPA
- Pension Scheme
- Varied role: workshop prep and site installation
- Exposure to cutting-edge industrial automation projects
- Opportunity to develop your skills within a growing engineering team
Proactive Technical Recruitment is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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