Electrical Service Engineer - Industrial / Heavy Industry / Power Generation
Brentwood, Essex (Field-Based - Local Travel)
£40,000 - £47,000 + Overtime + Bonus + Company Van
Full-Time, Permanent
A well-established UK engineering services company are seeking a Field Service Electrical Engineer to support customers across Essex and the South East, with occasional UK-wide travel and overnight stays. This is a reactive field-based role supporting industrial clients with breakdowns, maintenance, repair, overhaul, and inspection of electrical systems. This position would suit an Electrical Service Engineer, Maintenance Electrician, or Industrial Electrician with experience in fault finding, electrical maintenance, installation, and commissioning within industrial, heavy industry, utilities, or power generation environments.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair electrical faults on industrial and commercial systems
Carry out reactive breakdown response and planned maintenance
Electrical installation and commissioning of industrial equipment
Inspection and testing in line with 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
Workshop-based overhaul and repair when not on-site, support planned outages, shutdowns, and emergency call-outs
Work independently across client sites in heavy industry environments
Deliver professional customer service while on-siteSkills & Experience
Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship (preferred)
City & Guilds 2360 Electrical Installation or equivalent
City & Guilds 2382 - 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential)
City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing (preferred)
Strong experience in industrial electrical maintenance and fault finding
Knowledge of low voltage (LV) electrical systems
Experience in heavy industry, utilities, or power generation with the ability to work independently in a field service role
Strong communication and customer-facing skills
Full UK driving licence required and the ability to obtain security clearanceDesirable Experience
Power generation, power station, or energy sector experience
Generators, prime movers, or Balance of Plant (BOP) systems
CompEx or hazardous area environments
Motor control systems, actuators, trace heating, industrial controls
Electrical commissioning engineer background
On-call or reactive breakdown experiencePackage & Benefits
£40,000 - £47,000 basic salary depending on experience
Uncapped overtime and performance bonus
Company van, fuel card, tools, PPE, laptop, and mobile phone
Healthcare scheme and government pension
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Overnight allowances for occasional travel
Strong career progression within a growing engineering businessApply Now
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