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