Automation & Control Field Engineer

Schneider Electric; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy management is seeking a Junior Automation & Control Field Engineer to join their services team in Warrington. This entry-level role requires 1-2 years of hands-on experience post-apprenticeship. You will support maintenance and commissioning of variable speed drives across major customer sites, building strong customer relationships. Competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus scheme

28 days annual leave + public holidays

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing support options

Employee share ownership programme

Learning portal

Discounts on shopping & dining

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years' experience in a technician-level role.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Undertake site maintenance, breakdown fault finding, and commissioning.
• Provide engineering advice across various engineering problems.
• Assist in new systems build and participate in training courses.

Skills

Confident communicator

Relationship building

Troubleshooting

Education

City & Guilds, HNC/HND or NVQ in a related field

Completed apprenticeship in electrical or control engineering

Job description

Looking to grow your engineering career with a global leader in energy management and automation?

We’re hiring a Junior Automation & Control Field Engineer to join our Schneider Electric Services team in the North West. This is an entry level opportunity aimed at junior engineers with hands‑on experience, ready to build strong technical and customer relationships while shadowing one of our most experienced engineers.

You’ll support the commissioning and maintenance of low and medium voltage variable speed drives (LV & MV VSDs) across major customer sites such as Jaguar Land Rover, Leyland Trucks, and Mercedes‑AMG High Performance Powertrains. You’ll be based within one hour of our Warrington office and spend most of your time visiting customer sites across the North West and Midlands.

This is not a graduate scheme. We’re looking for someone who has completed a recognised apprenticeship and has 1‑2 years of hands‑on experience working as a technician or craftsperson. Someone with the right base who wants to grow further.

What you’ll do

• Undertake site, planned maintenance, breakdown fault find & troubleshooting, system modifications, commissioning, in‑house design engineering.
• Provide sound engineering advice as required across a spectrum of engineering problems
• Undertake engineering design changes to existing systems
• Assist in new systems build (design/testing)
• Build long‑term relationships with key customers through regular on‑site support.
• Participate in a 24/7 on‑call rota (approx. 1 week in 4) once fully trained and certified.
• Attend manufacturer training courses in Vienna (2‑week blocks) leading to global MV VSD certification.
• Travel 3 to 4 days a week across the region, with occasional overnight stays and rare international travel (e.g. Ireland, Austria).

What we’re looking for

• Completed apprenticeship in electrical or control engineering.
• City & Guilds, HNC/HND or NVQ in a related field.
• 1 to 2 years’ experience in a technician‑level role.
• Confident communicator who builds trust with customers.
• Willing to travel extensively and manage own schedule on the road.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

This is a field‑based role with a company car and home working flexibility when not on customer site. You’ll report to our North West team, supporting well‑known industrial customers and gaining technical and commercial experience to shape your long‑term career with us.

What we offer you

Competitive salary & bonus scheme, 28 days annual leave + public holidays, holiday buy & sell programme, pension scheme, employee share ownership programme, health & wellbeing support options, gym flex, internal mobility opportunities, discounts on shopping & dining, learning portal and more.

Apply now: Please submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and advancement for all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.