Electrical Service Engineer

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

25 days annual leave

BUPA medical insurance

Accident & Sickness Insurance

Life Assurance and pension

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Electrical Service Engineer to cover Yeovil and surrounding areas. You will install, inspect, maintain, fault-find and repair electrical systems at customer sites and company premises.

The role requires hands-on capability, strong diagnostic skills and the ability to deliver a high level of customer service while working independently and safely. A relevant electrical qualification, driving licence, and willingness to travel are

Qualifications

• A relevant electrical qualification such as NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds.
• Previous experience in electrical maintenance, servicing, installation or fault-finding.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, wiring diagrams and control circuits.
• Experience using electrical testing instruments and diagnostic equipment.
• Good understanding of electrical regulations and safe isolation procedures.
• Excellent fault-finding and analytical skills.
• Professional, customer-focused communication and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service and maintain electrical systems and equipment.
• Carry out planned preventive and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose faults, identify root causes and implement repairs.
• Replace components, wiring, panels, motors and sensors.
• Run electrical tests, inspections and functional checks for safe operation.
• Provide technical support to customers and engineers.
• Attend customer sites for service visits and inspections.

Skills

Fault-finding

Electrical knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds equivalent

Tools

Electrical testing instruments

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

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.

• 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.

• 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.