Electrical Field Engineer

NES Group Ltd; Irlam; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering leader is seeking an Electrical Field Engineer to lead maintenance and troubleshooting for industrial operations across the UK and Ireland. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with electrical systems and the flexibility to travel. This role offers competitive salary and long-term career progression in energy and sustainability projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong long-term career progression

Development opportunities across projects

Qualifications

• Strong experience with motors, switchgear, protective relays, HV systems, controls, transformers, and generators.
• Ability to read control drawings and work independently in fast-paced environments.
• Hands-on troubleshooting capability with strong technical judgement.

Responsibilities

• Responding to electrical breakdowns, diagnosing faults and getting plants back online quickly.
• Carrying out planned maintenance, major overhauls, and shutdown support.
• Overseeing contractors to ensure safe, high-quality work.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems maintenance

Electrical controls

Flexibility to travel

Education

Electrical apprenticeship + HNC (or equivalent)

Tools

Switchgear

Transformers

Protective relays

HV systems

Job description

Electrical Field Engineer - UK / Ireland
Industrial Gases / Energy Transition / High-Impact Engineering
Ready to join a global leader driving real change in the energy transition? We're looking for an Electrical Field Engineer to support large-scale industrial operations across the UK and Ireland.

In this role, you'll take the lead on maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning and upgrades across a wide range of electrical systems—keeping critical plants running safely, efficiently and reliably.

What you'll be doing

• Responding to electrical breakdowns, diagnosing faults and getting plants back online quickly
• Carrying out planned maintenance, major overhauls and shutdown support
• Overseeing contractors to ensure safe, high-quality work
• Supporting installation, commissioning and acceptance of new equipment
• Delivering technical reports, recommendations and long-term solutions
• Suggesting improvements to enhance safety, reliability and performance

What we're looking for

• A formal electrical apprenticeship + HNC (or equivalent)
• Strong experience with motors, switchgear, protective relays, HV systems, controls, transformers, and generators
• Ability to read control drawings and work independently in fast-paced environments
• Hands‑on troubleshooting capability + strong technical judgement
• Flexibility to travel across the UK/Ireland and respond to plant needs
• Experience in industrial gases, petrochem, heavy industry or similar is a bonus

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary and strong long-term career progression
• Development opportunities across different projects, technologies and regions
• The chance to play a key role in future-focused energy and sustainability projects

If you're a motivated Electrical Field Engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to be part of a business driving the energy transition—this one's for you.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.