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