Electrical Installation Engineer

Electrical Installation Engineer

Wigan

Up to £45K per annum plus 20% Overtime

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Installation Engineer to join a busy engineering team delivering industrial automation and conveyor solutions. This role is a mix of workshop preparation and on-site installation, ideal for hands on engineers who understand control panels inside out and enjoy working on real industrial systems.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours & Location

The role offers a 50/50 split between workshop-based work and on-site installations.

Workshop Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 08:00-17:00
• Friday: 08:00-13:00

On-Site Hours

• 08:00-18:00

Travel & Accommodation

• Accommodation will be provided when working on sites that are further away from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing electrical systems, panels, and equipment in the workshop prior to installation
• Installing control panels and electrical systems on customer sites
• Working with conveyor and material handling systems
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
• Supporting commissioning activities and ensuring installations are delivered to specification
• Liaising with engineering and controls teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• Travel to customer sites, approximately 50% of the role

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Strong experience as an Electrical Installation Engineer
• Proven knowledge of control panels and their operation
• Experience working with conveyor systems
• Ability to work independently on-site and in the workshop
• Willingness to travel regularly

Desirable:

• Experience in FMCG or industrial automation environments
• Familiarity with commissioning industrial automation systems

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £45,000
• Varied role: workshop prep and site installation
• Exposure to cutting edge industrial automation projects
• Opportunity to develop your skills within a growing engineering team

Proactive Technical Recruitment is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.