Field Service Electrical Engineer
Sector: Manufacturing
Location: Norwich, Norfolk & Onshore/Offshore
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000 > £45,000 per annum
Working Hours: See below
iSQ Recruitment is supporting a well-established engineering business with their search for a Field Service Electrical Engineer. This is a predominantly field-based role (80–90% travel) involving onshore and offshore work across the UK, with occasional overseas assignments.
The company specialises in the manufacture and servicing of low- and medium-voltage motor control centres (MCCs) and distribution switchgear for industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, food, and defence. If you're confident working hands-on with control panels, switchgear, and commissioning systems in demanding environments — this could be the role for you!
* Please note this client does not offer Visa sponsorship, only candidates with full Right to Work in the UK and relevant experience will be considered.
Hours, Travel & Pay
* Workshop: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:45
* On-Site Hours: Defined by the client — up to 12 hours/day
* Field Work: Approx. 80–90% of the role; UK-wide, offshore, and occasional overseas travel
* Pay: £35,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
* Estimated OTE: £50,000 – £80,000 with overtime and allowances
* Additional Benefits:
o Time off in lieu for extended site work
o Extra payments for weekends and offshore days
o Competitive time off between site deployments
What You'll Be Doing:
You will be involved in the full lifecycle of electrical systems:
* Assist with design and compartment layout for ease of manufacture.
* Manufacture and wire electrical control panels and MCCs in the workshop.
* Perform factory acceptance and site testing, including:
* Insulation resistance
* High-voltage pressure testing
* Current injection
* Functional testing
* Fault finding
* Install, commission, service, and repair equipment on customer sites
* Work on both in-house systems and legacy equipment from other major OEMs (e.g., ABB, GEC, Brush)
What We're Looking For:
* Electrical qualifications (HNC, HND, or NVQ in Electrotechnology, Mechatronics, or similar)
* Strong panel wiring and electrical fitting skills
* Experience with variable speed drives, electronic motor controllers (e.g., Simocode), and protection relays (e.g., Micom, Easergy)
* Knowledge of both primary and secondary injection testing
* Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
* UK Driving License and valid passport
* Willingness to travel worldwide at short notice, including offshore
* Ability to pass (or already possess):
OGUK medical
Offshore survival training (BOSIET/FOET)
This is a great opportunity for career development, specialist training, and the chance to travel and work on major industrial sites across the UK and beyond!
If you would like to discuss this Field Service Electrical Engineer role further, please click to apply now, submit your CV to or call 01603 369500 for more information.
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