Electrical Engineer

Smart 1 Recruitment Limited; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Company phone

Travel time paid to site

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Smart 1 Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a well-established air handling units manufacturer in Bromsgrove. The role is a permanent contract based onsite, with a company vehicle and phone provided, and travel to sites across the country.

You will install and refurbish AHU systems, wiring, motors, EC fans and VSDs, and ensure safe operation with BMS interfaces. A full UK driving licence and willingness to stay away 2–3 days per week are essential; overtime

Qualifications

• Experience as Electrician or Electrical Engineer
• 18th edition wiring regs (desirable)
• AHU/BMS/HVAC controls experience
• Ability to read electrical drawings
• UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical wiring plans for AHU refurbishments
• Connect and test motors, EC fans and VSDs
• Work with control wiring and BMS interfaces
• Troubleshoot faults and perform repairs
• Record test results and site documentation
• Maintain health and safety and safe isolation procedures
• Travel and stay-away responsibilities as required

Skills

Electrical wiring

HVAC controls

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Safety & risk assessment

Driving licence

Education

18th edition wiring regs

Tools

Electrical hand tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Well-established air handling units manufacturing company require an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their onsite installation and refurbishment team. Offered as a permanent contract, the role of Electrical Engineer provides a company vehicle and phone.

Previous knowledge and experience of installing power and controls wiring is essential, given the inherent risks involved in the role, an individual who prioritises safety and adherence to precautionary measures is essential. As Electrical Engineer you will also be required to work away 2/3 times a week, travel time to site is payable working hours, overnight accommodation and food allowance is also provided.

Your duties as Electrical Engineer would include:

• Execute plans of electrical wiring and modifications during AHU refurbishment and upgrade projects
• Connect, configure and test motors, EC fans and variable speed drives (VSDs)
• Work confidently with control wiring, HVAC systems and BMS equipment interfaces
• Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions, repairing or rectifying electrical faults
• Complete appropriate electrical checks and testing before equipment is returned to service
• Assess equipment condition, identify faults and highlight additional work required
• Work from relevant drawings, specifications and installation instructions
• Prioritising health and safety, always adhering to safe isolation requirements and site procedures
• Record completed work, test results and any outstanding issues onto site documentation

Successful candidates for the role of Electrical Engineer would require the following:

• Proven experience as an Electrician, Electrical Engineer or Field Service Engineer
• Electrical qualifications appropriate to installation, fault-finding and testing duties (18th edition highly desirable)
• Experience in AHU, BMS, or HVAC controls is essential
• Demonstrable ability to use electrical hand tools, testing equipment and interpret electrical drawings
• Knowledge of safe working practices, site risk assessments and legal regulations
• Full UK driving licence and complete flexibility to travel nationwide and stay away
• Relevant site cards (ECS/CSCS, IPAF, or PASMA) are highly advantageous

Location

Bromsgrove, Worcestershire (Must be flexible as will be required to work away 2-3 days a week)

Salary

£17 - £23 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits

Company van, Company phone, Payable working hours include travel time to site, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hours

40 hours per week

Overtime

Overtime paid at time‑and‑a‑half for hours over 50 per week

• Night rate paid at x1.3
• Weekend rate paid at x1.5