Electrical Installation Engineer

OAL; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OAL in Peterborough is seeking a hands-on Installation Engineer to join our engineering team. You'll build, install and commission automation systems, working from drawings and installation checklists, and collaborating with colleagues across engineering and projects.

This role involves testing, fault-finding, producing documentation, and travelling extensively across the UK with overnight stays. A full UK driving licence and the ability to commute regularly to Peterborough are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (completed or in progress).
• ECS Card incl. Electrical Safety Essentials; Gold Card preferred or in progress.
• Strong practical skills in electrical building, wiring and installation.
• Good understanding of electrical safety and sound engineering practices.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Build, wire and test electrical panels and automation systems in workshop.
• Install electrical containment and infrastructure at customer sites.
• Carry out electrical testing per regulations and site requirements.
• Work from engineering drawings and installation checklists.
• Support commissioning, testing and handover of automation systems.
• Produce accurate installation documentation, test records and fault reports.
• Collaborate with colleagues across engineering, projects and operations.
• Communicate professionally with customers and identify improvements.

Skills

Electrical wiring

ECS Card

Fault finding

Driving licence

Travel availability

Live safety

Education

NVQ3 Electrical Install

Job description

OAL is growing, and we're looking for a hands-on Installation Engineer to join our engineering team in Peterborough.

What you'll be doing

You'll be involved throughout the build, testing, installation and commissioning stages of our projects, following the OAL Way.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building, wiring and testing electrical panels and automation systems in our Peterborough workshop
• Preparing equipment and systems for installation, including pre-installation testing
• Installing electrical containment, equipment and associated infrastructure at customer sites
• Carrying out electrical testing in accordance with relevant regulations, standards and site requirements
• Working from engineering drawings, electrical wiring diagrams and installation checklists
• Supporting the commissioning, testing and handover of automation systems
• Identifying, investigating and resolving installation and electrical faults
• Producing accurate installation documentation, test records and fault reports
• Following safe working procedures, including permits to work, lock-out/tag-out and PPE requirements
• Collaborating with colleagues across engineering, projects and operations to deliver successful installations
• Communicating professionally with customers, identifying issues and highlighting opportunities for improvement

You'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of automation projects, from initial build through to installation and handover.

What we're looking for

We're looking for a practical, motivated engineer who takes pride in their workmanship, enjoys solving problems and works well as part of a team.

Essential Experience And Skills

You'll need:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, or equivalent, completed or working towards
• ECS Card, including Electrical Safety Essentials, with a Gold Card (Installation Electrician) preferred or working towards
• Strong practical skills in electrical building, wiring and installation
• High standards of engineering workmanship and attention to detail
• A good understanding of electrical safety and sound engineering practices
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• The ability to work safely within live production environments
• A full UK driving licence
• A willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the UK and stay away from home overnight as required

It would be great if you also have

Experience in any of the following would be an advantage:

• Installing electrical or industrial control systems
• Working with automation equipment, robotics or electrical control panels
• Food manufacturing environments and associated site technical standards

You don't need to have worked exclusively in robotics or automation before. If you have a strong electrical installation background and are interested in developing your experience within automated manufacturing, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Why OAL?

At OAL, you'll be working on real-world engineering projects that make a difference to how food is manufactured.

Founded in 1993, we're a family-owned engineering business based in Peterborough, specialising in automation, robotics and technology solutions for the food manufacturing industry.

You'll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, developing your technical skills and gaining experience with innovative automation systems, while working alongside engineers from different disciplines.

We value people who take ownership, work collaboratively, share ideas and look for ways to continuously improve what we do.

As OAL continues to grow, you'll have the opportunity to develop your engineering capability and play an important part in delivering the next generation of food manufacturing automation.

If you're a hands-on engineer who enjoys variety, technical challenges and seeing projects come to life, we'd love to hear from you.

Important information

This role is based from our Peterborough head office and workshop, so applicants must be able to commute to Peterborough regularly.

You can expect to spend approximately 40% of your time at our Peterborough office/workshop and 60% at customer sites anywhere in the UK. Regular travel and overnight stays away from home are an essential part of the role.

A company van is provided, and applicants must hold a full UK driving licence.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship. Unfortunately, OAL is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

OAL is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.