Electrical Engineer
* 60% Onsite in Benfleet, Essex
* 40% international travel to India, US, Mexico, Austria (you must be able to obtain work permits for these regions)
* Permanent, full-time
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 right 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
* 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