Our client, a leading engineering and clean technology company in a rapidly growing global sector, is looking to recruit an Electrical Engineer to join their team in Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business as they continue to build on decades of experience delivering specialist engineering solutions to their clients worldwide.
The Role
This is a hands-on engineering position that combines office-based project support with international travel to customer sites for installation, commissioning, and technical service.
Working as part of the Electrical department, you’ll be involved in a range of technical activities - PLC and HMI programming to supporting bespoke electrical equipment design and providing on-site customer support.
Following a period of training, you’ll take on a dual role with both project-based responsibilities and international field service work.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing office-based technical support to global customers
- Actively contributing to R&D projects in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.
- Travelling internationally for installation, commissioning, and service work
- Programming and fault-finding with PLCs, HMI software, and SCADA systems
- Supporting the coordination and delivery of customer-specific projects
- Liaising with internal departments including design, project engineering, and the electrical workshop
- Working with AutoCAD to support design and documentation processes
- Supporting the ongoing development of electrical systems, working closely with the Electrical Engineering Manager
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of electrical engineering knowledge and practical hands-on experience, ideally within a manufacturing, installation, or maintenance environment.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Holds at least an ONC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or higher)
- Has experience with PLCs, HMI software, and SCADA systems
- Has knowledge of or exposure to AutoCAD
- Understands Single and Three Phase Power Transformers (desirable)
- Has a background in electrical manufacturing, installation, or maintenance
- Is confident supporting customers both remotely and on-site
- Is eager to learn and develop new technical skills through supported training
You should also be:
- Comfortable working across departments to deliver complex projects
- Willing and able to travel internationally to customer sites
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality technical work
The Benefits
- Competitive salary
- International travel opportunities
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Exposure to advanced electrical systems in a global engineering business
- Supportive team environment with career growth potential