Electrical Service Engineer

Hill Mcglynn Recruitment; South Cheriton; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company vehicle

Annual leave

Medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Descripción de la vacante

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Service Engineer to service across Yeovil and surrounding areas. You will install, inspect, test, maintain and repair electrical systems at customer sites and company premises, working hands-on with strong fault-finding skills.

The role requires ability to work independently, ensure compliance with electrical regulations and high customer service standards, and travel to customer sites as needed.

Formación

• A relevant electrical qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Experience in electrical maintenance, servicing, installation or fault-finding.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, wiring diagrams, components and control circuits.

Responsabilidades

• Install, commission, service and maintain electrical systems, machinery and equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose faults, identify root causes and implement repairs.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Provide technical advice and support to customers and engineering teams.
• Attend customer sites for service visits, repairs and inspections.

Conocimientos

Electrical knowledge

Fault-finding

Diagnostics

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Independent worker

Full UK driving licence

Educación

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Electrical qualification

Herramientas

Electrical testing instruments

Diagnostic equipment

PLC controls

Inverters

Descripción del empleo

Electrical Service Engineer

Location: Yeovil & Surrounding Areas

Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 per annum

Sector: Electrical Engineering / Maintenance / Building Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting To: Service Manager / Engineering Manager

The Opportunity

Hill McGlynn are recruiting for an experienced Electrical Service Engineer to work across Yeovil and the surrounding areas.

The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, maintaining, fault-finding and repairing electrical systems and equipment at customer sites and company premises.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical knowledge, excellent fault-finding skills and the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of customer service.

You will play an important role in minimising equipment downtime, ensuring compliance with electrical regulations and Health & Safety requirements, and maintaining strong relationships with customers.

The Role

As Electrical Service Engineer, you will carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance, installations, testing and repairs, providing technical support across a variety of customer sites.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Installing, commissioning, servicing and maintaining electrical systems, machinery and equipment.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Diagnosing electrical faults, identifying root causes and implementing effective repairs.
• Repairing and replacing electrical components, wiring, control panels, motors and sensors.
• Undertaking electrical testing, inspections and functional checks to ensure safe operation.
• Supporting equipment installations, upgrades, modifications and commissioning.
• Investigating electrical and control system failures using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics and technical manuals.
• Providing technical advice and support to customers and engineering teams.
• Identifying recurring faults and recommending improvements to equipment reliability.
• Attending customer sites to complete service visits, repairs and technical inspections.
• Communicating effectively with customers regarding faults, completed works and recommendations.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety procedures, safe isolation requirements and relevant electrical regulations, including BS 7671 where applicable.
• Completing service reports, maintenance records, testing documentation and job sheets accurately.
• Managing tools, test equipment, spare parts and vehicle stock responsibly.

About You

We are looking for a technically competent Electrical Service Engineer who is confident working independently, diagnosing faults and providing a professional service to customers.

You will ideally have:

• A relevant electrical qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Previous experience in electrical maintenance, servicing, installation or fault-finding.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, wiring diagrams, components and control circuits.
• Experience using electrical testing instruments and diagnostic equipment.
• Good understanding of electrical regulations, safe isolation procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
• Strong fault‑finding, problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, customer‑focused approach.
• The ability to work independently, organise workloads and manage competing priorities.
• A full UK driving licence, where regular travel to customer sites is required.
• Experience with PLCs, motor controls, inverters, sensors or automated systems would be advantageous.
• Experience within industrial, commercial, manufacturing or field service environments would be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• Salary between £40,000 and £48,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Company vehicle.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• BUPA medical insurance and Accident & Sickness Insurance.
• Life Assurance and company pension contributions.

Benefits are subject to qualifying periods of employment and the conditions of contract.