Industrial Electro-Mechanical Engineer – Heavy Machinery & Conveyor Systems
Location: Crawley / Horsham / Guildford / Leatherhead corridor
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 + overtime + benefits
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Field-Based
We’re looking for a hands-on Industrial Electro-Mechanical Engineer to join a growing field service team covering the Surrey and Sussex region. You’ll work on heavy-duty electro-mechanical systems including industrial gates, conveyors and materials handling equipment across customer sites.
This is a great opportunity for mechanically minded engineers with electrical fault-finding experience — or strong mechanical engineers looking to build their electrical skills through specialist training.
What’s on Offer
* £38,000 – £40,000 basic salary depending on experience, Realistic OTE around £50,000+
* Overtime and call-out opportunities to increase earnings
* Company vehicle, tools, PPE and workwear provided
* Ongoing training and development, Long-term career progression
The Role
You’ll carry out installation, servicing, maintenance and breakdown repair on:
* Heavy conveyors and materials handling systems
* Large electro-mechanical gate systems
* Pumps, bearings, shafts, gearboxes, chains and pulleys
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
* Stripping and rebuilding mechanical assemblies
* Diagnosing and replacing failed components
* Electrical fault-finding on PLC-controlled systems (no programming)
* Working with safety relays, E-stops, sensors and motor controllers
* Attending customer breakdowns and resolving faults methodically
* Working outdoors and across industrial customer sites
Ideal Backgrounds
* Heavy manufacturing or processing environments
* Conveyor or materials handling systems
* Agricultural or off-highway machinery
* Heavy plant or industrial maintenance
* Ex-Forces engineering backgrounds
Skills & Experience
* Electro-mechanical experience or strong mechanical skills with electrical exposure
* Ability to strip and rebuild pumps, shafts and bearings
* Confident working safely with heavy equipment
* Understanding of control panels, PLC systems and safety circuits
* Logical electrical fault-finding approach
* Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Requirements
* Based within reasonable travel of Crawley / Horsham / Guildford / Leatherhead
* Full UK driving licence
* British passport holder currently in the UK
* Happy to join a 1-in-4 call-out rota
* Flexible to travel across the wider region when required
Interested? Apply now to find out more