Electrician - Site Install

CDM Recruitment; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime enhancement

Accommodation credit card

Subsistence allowance

Initial product training and career发展

Job summary

CDM Recruitment is seeking a Site Electrical & Controls Engineer to join a leading HVAC equipment manufacturer. You will travel to UK sites to install, commission and fault-find AHUs and control systems, providing on-site and remote support while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role suits an experienced electrician with exposure to control systems and a desire to develop HVAC controls expertise. Training is provided and overnight stays are required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with exposure to control systems.
• Able to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams and control schematics.
• Experience with electrical control panels.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel UK with overnight stays Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation work on Air Handling Units (AHUs) across customer sites.
• Commission AHUs, condensing units and associated electrical control systems.
• Upload/download pre-written PLC software during commissioning (no programming).
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and controls faults using diagrams, testing equipment, and system logic.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring schedules.
• Complete control panel wiring, testing and verification.
• Provide technical support to customers on-site and remotely.
• Produce commissioning reports and site records.
• Complete site surveys, RAMS and assist with electrical and controls quotations.
• Ensure work complies with safety and quality standards.
• Supervise subcontractors on site when required.

Skills

18th Edition

Electrical fault-finding

Read electrical diagrams

Customer service

Full UK driving licence

Willing to travel UK overnight

Education

Electrical qualification (electrician)

Tools

Electrical control panels

PLC pre-written software (upload/download)

Job description

Location: UK Wide (Monday to Friday Travel)

Base Location: Cramlington

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm | Friday 8:00am-1:00pm

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established and internationally recognised manufacturer within the HVAC industry, supplying high-quality Air Handling Unit (AHU) solutions across the UK.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Site Electrical & Controls Engineer to join their specialist site services team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrician with exposure to electrical control systems who is looking to develop specialist knowledge within HVAC controls. Full product and controls training will be provided, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys learning new technologies and progressing their career.

The Role

Working as part of the Site Services team, you'll travel to customer sites across the UK carrying out the installation, commissioning, fault finding and support of Air Handling Units (AHUs) and associated electrical control systems.

This is a hands‑on position suited to someone who enjoys working on‑site, solving technical problems and delivering excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation work on Air Handling Units (AHUs) across customer sites.
• Commission AHUs, condensing units and associated electrical control systems.
• Upload and download pre-written PLC software during commissioning activities (no software writing required).
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and controls faults using wiring diagrams, electrical testing equipment and system logic.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings and wiring schedules.
• Complete control panel wiring, testing and verification.
• Provide technical support to customers both remotely and on‑site.
• Produce commissioning reports, service documentation and site records.
• Complete site surveys, RAMS and assist with electrical and controls quotations where required.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company quality standards.
• Supervise subcontractors on site when required.

About You

We're looking for a qualified electrician who has some exposure to control systems and is keen to build a long‑term career within the HVAC sector.

Essential

• 18th Edition
• Electrical installation and fault-finding experience.
• Previous exposure to electrical control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams and control schematics.
• Experience working with electrical control panels.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK with overnight stays Monday to Friday.

Desirable

• Experience within HVAC, Building Services or Facilities Management.
• Exposure to control systems.
• Experience commissioning electrical equipment.
• SSSTS qualification. Can be provided when required.
• HNC/HND or equivalent electrical qualification.

Package

£42,000 per annum starting slary plus

• Enhanced overtime rates: 1.5x basic hourly rate outside normal working hours. 2.0x basic hourly rate on Sundays.
• Company credit card for accommodation.
• £65 daily subsistence allowance when working away (subject to company policy).
• Ongoing career development with a leading manufacturer in additional to initial product training.

Working Away

This is a field‑based role covering customer sites across the UK and rarely further affield.

Engineers typically travel on Monday mornings and return home on Fridays. Overnight accommodation is arranged using a company credit card, with a substantial daily subsistence allowance provided while working away.

Weekend work is kept to a minimum wherever possible.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a market‑leading engineering business that genuinely invests in its people. You'll receive structured training, work with specialist equipment and develop your expertise in electrical controls within the HVAC industry.

If you're an electrician with some controls experience and you're looking for a varied, site‑based role with excellent training and long‑term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you