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Electrical installation Engineer

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The company

My client understands their continued success is down to their dedicated team, they invest time and effort in each individual; training and assisting with their personal and professional development, encouraging their strengths while offering a good work/ life balance.

The company has been providing complex Control Systems for Process Control, Automation and Telemetry to customers worldwide for over 35 years. They approach each project with a fresh outlook and use their knowledge and partnerships to stay a step ahead of the competition, offering the most advanced, innovative and cost-effective solutions.

The Role

I am currently seeking a hardworking and resourceful Electrical Installation Engineer to join my clients dynamic team of highly skilled Engineers. The role requires a self-motivated, practical problem solver with good communication skills.

A key activity for this role will be to survey, install, commission and support site based control systems and equipment for a key clien. Predominantly electrical biased but there will be some elements of PLC programming (training will be provided). You could be working alone but other times with another engineer or as part of a team. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring work is completed to the highest standard within agreed deadlines.

Whilst the majority of the work will be within standard working hours this operational role requires you to be flexible and will involve extensive travel to sites (approx. max of 3 hours away). Some time away from home is to be expected but it is not planned to exceed 20% of the working week. Hotels will be provided for any commute times over 1.5 hours.

Full-time position (08:30-17:15 Monday to Thursday and 08:30-16:00 on Fridays)

This role can also be based in the North London London Office

What's required:

  • Electrical qualifications C&G, BTEC, NVQ3, ONC or HNC/HND, 18th edition required.

  • ECS Gold card holder

  • Previous experience in a service & support, electrical installation or maintenance role.

  • Electrical design including EPlan, AutoCAD or equivalent would be advantageous.

  • Control Panel design, manufacture or electrical installation skills.

  • Experience of equipment installation and commissioning such as PLC’s

    What we require from you:

  • A minimum of 2 years of practical experience

  • Pervious solid understanding of electrical diagrams for control panel wiring or electrical installation.

  • Level 3 Electrical Installation (2365)

  • Level 3 Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS7671:2018)

  • Good verbal and written communication skills

  • Clean UK Driving License

  • Must be eligible to work in the UK

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