Mobile Plant Electrician

Mobile Plant Electrician

Field Based UK Wide Regular Staying Away

£50,000 £ 60,000 basic salary Overtime Company Van & Tools 9% Pension Private Healthcare

We are a market leader in the design and manufacture of heavyduty hydraulic presses and shears for the metal recycling industry. Our machinery combines diesel engines, electric motors, high pressure hydraulic systems, and advanced electronic control systems.

Due to continued growth, we are recruiting an experienced Mobile Plant Electrician to join our UK field service operation. This Mobile Plant Electrician role is ideal for someone comfortable with regular travel, staying away from home, outdoor working, and the physical demands of heavy plant environments.

The Role Mobile Plant Electrician

As a Mobile Plant Electrician, you will carry out electrical faultfinding, repair, installation, and maintenance on complex mobile and static plant equipment at customer sites across the UK.

The Mobile Plant Electrician position involves regular overnight stays, working outdoors in all weather conditions, and operating in industrial and recycling environments. The role is handson and will involve manual handling and some heavy lifting alongside technical electrical work.

You will work across electrical and control systems ranging from 3phase 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 as a Mobile Plant Electrician
Working on 3phase AC systems, DC voltages, and voltage control modules
Faultfinding on electrical control panels, wiring looms, sensors, and actuators
Supporting equipment powered by diesel engines and electric motors
Assisting with electrohydraulic 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 handson knowledge of:

3phase electrical systems
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 CANBus experience advantageous)
Ability to work independently in a mobile, field based role
Full UK driving licence
Electrical or engineering qualification, or time served / QBE background
Whats on Offer

£50,000 £ 60,000 basic salary, based on experience
40hour week paid doortodoor
Overtime paid in addition to basic salary
Company van, tools, and specialist equipment provided
9% employer pension contribution
25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
Private healthcare
Death in service insurance
Ongoing training and longterm career progression

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