Mobile Plant Electrician
Field‑based, UK‑wide. Regular staying away. Salary £45,000 – £55,000 basic (based on experience), plus overtime pay. Company van, tools, specialist equipment, 9% pension, private health care, 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, death in service insurance, ongoing training, and long‑term career progression.
About the role
As a Mobile Plant Electrician you will carry out electrical fault finding, repair, installation, and maintenance on complex mobile and static plant equipment at customer sites across the UK. The role involves regular overnight stays, working outdoors in all weather conditions, and operating in industrial and recycling environments. You will handle manual handling, heavy lifting, and technical electrical work, working with 3‑phase AC power down to low‑voltage DC circuits and voltage‑control modules, supporting breakdowns, servicing, and upgrades.
Key Responsibilities
* Electrical fault diagnosis, repair, and commissioning of mobile plant equipment.
* Working on 3‑phase AC systems, DC voltages, and voltage control modules.
* Fault finding on electrical control panels, wiring looms, sensors, and actuators.
* Supporting equipment powered by diesel engines and electric motors.
* Assisting with electro‑hydraulic fault diagnosis on heavy plant machinery.
* Performing repairs, upgrades, and routine maintenance to OEM standards.
* Dismantling, repairing, and refitting heavy components using specialist tools.
* Working safely on customer sites, often outdoors and in demanding environments.
* Completing service reports and maintaining professional customer communication.
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience as a Mobile Plant Electrician, Plant Electrician, or Field Service Engineer.
* Strong hands‑on knowledge of 3‑phase electrical systems and DC electrical systems and control modules.
* Electrical schematic interpretation and diagnostics.
* Experience working on mobile plant, heavy machinery, or industrial equipment.
* Comfortable with regular staying away from home, outdoor work, and physical tasks including heavy lifting.
* Knowledge of electrical control systems (PLC or CAN‑Bus experience advantageous).
* Ability to work independently in a mobile, field‑based role.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Electrical or engineering qualification, or timeserved / QBE background.
Alternative Job Titles
* Field Service Engineer (Plant)
* Field Service Engineer (Heavy Equipment)
* Mobile Plant Electrician
* Plant Electrician
* Mobile Service Engineer (Plant)
* Service Engineer – Heavy Plant
* Field Service Engineer (Electrically Biased)
* Mobile Plant Fitter (Electrical Bias)
* Heavy Plant Electrician
* Construction Plant Electrician
* Mobile Equipment Electrician
* Plant Maintenance Electrician
* Field‑Based Plant Engineer
* Service Engineer (Plant & Equipment)
* Mobile Maintenance Engineer (Plant)
* Heavy Equipment Service Engineer
* Mobile Fleet Electrician (Plant)
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