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