Automation & Control Field Engineer

Schneider Electric North America; Warrington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy management is looking for a Junior Automation & Control Field Engineer to join their team in Warrington, UK. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including extensive training and opportunities for progression. Responsibilities include maintenance, troubleshooting, and building customer relationships. Applicants should have a completed apprenticeship in relevant fields, good communication skills, and a full UK driving license. Willingness to travel extensively is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme

28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Holiday Buy & Sell programme

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Undertake site, planned maintenance, fault finding & troubleshooting, and system modifications.
• Provide sound engineering advice across a spectrum of problems.
• Assist in new system build (design/testing).
• Build long‑term relationships with key customers.
• Participate in a 24/7 on‑call rota once fully trained.
• Attend manufacturer training courses in Vienna for certification.
• Travel 3 to 4 days a week across the region.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Control engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

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

Completed apprenticeship in electrical or control engineering

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Undertake site, planned maintenance, breakdown fault find & troubleshooting, system modifications, commissioning, in-house design engineering.
• Provide sound engineering advice across a spectrum of engineering problems.
• Undertake engineering design changes to existing systems.
• Assist in new system 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).

Qualifications

• 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.

What we offer you

• Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme.
• 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays.
• Holiday Buy & Sell programme.
• Pension Scheme.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

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