Mobile Plant Electrician

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Mobile Plant Electrician\n\nFieldBased UK Wide Regular Staying Away\n\n£45,000 - £55,000 basic salary Overtime Company Van & Tools 9% Pension Private Healthcare\n\nWe are a market leader in the design and manufacture of heavyduty hydraulic presses and shears for the metal recycling industry. Our machinery combines diesel engines, electric motors, highpressure hydraulic systems, and advanced electronic control systems.\n\nDue to continued growth, we are recruiting an experienced Mobile Plant Electrician to join our UK field service operation. This Mobile Plant Electrician role is ideal for someone comfortable with regular travel, staying away from home, outdoor working, and the physical demands of heavy plant environments.\n\nThe Role Mobile Plant Electrician\n\nAs a Mobile Plant Electrician, you will carry out electrical faultfinding, repair, installation, and maintenance on complex mobile and static plant equipment at customer sites across the UK.\n\nThe Mobile Plant Electrician position involves regular overnight stays, working outdoors in all weather conditions, and operating in industrial and recycling environments.

The role is handson and will involve manual handling and some heavy lifting alongside technical electrical work. \n\nYou will work across electrical and control systems ranging from 3phase AC power down to lowvoltage DC circuits and voltage control modules, supporting breakdowns, servicing, and upgrades.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nElectrical fault diagnosis, repair, and commissioning as a Mobile Plant Electrician\nWorking on 3phase AC systems, DC voltages, and voltage control modules\nFaultfinding on electrical control panels, wiring looms, sensors, and actuators\nSupporting equipment powered by diesel engines and electric motors\nAssisting with electrohydraulic fault diagnosis on heavy plant machinery\nPerforming repairs, upgrades, and routine maintenance to OEM standards\nDismantling, repairing, and refitting heavy components using specialist tools\nWorking safely on customer sites, often outdoors and in demanding environments\nCompleting service reports and maintaining professional customer communication\nSkills & Experience Required\n\nProven experience as a Mobile Plant Electrician, Plant Electrician, or Field Service Engineer\nStrong handson knowledge of:\n\n3phase electrical systems\nDC electrical systems and control modules\nElectrical schematic interpretation and diagnostics\nExperience working on mobile plant, heavy machinery, or industrial equipment\nComfortable with regular staying away from home, outdoor work, and physical tasks including heavy lifting\nKnowledge of electrical control systems (PLC or CANBus experience advantageous)\nAbility to work independently in a mobile, fieldbased role\nFull UK driving licence\nElectrical or engineering qualification, or timeserved / QBE background\nWhats on Offer\n\n£45,000 - £55,000 basic salary, based on experience\n40hour week paid doortodoor\nOvertime paid in addition to basic salary\nCompany van, tools, and specialist equipment provided\n9% employer pension contribution\n25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays\nPrivate healthcare\nDeath in service insurance\nOngoing training and longterm career progression\n\nApply NowIf you’re an experienced Mobile Plant Electrician or Field Service Engineer looking for a strong package and long-term progression, apply today.\n\nINDKA\n\nAlternative job titles:\n Field Service Engineer (Plant), Field Service Engineer (Heavy Equipment), Mobile Plant Electrician, Plant Electrician, Mobile Service Engineer (Plant), Service Engineer – Heavy Plant, Field Service Engineer (Electrically Biased), Mobile Plant Fitter (Electrical Bias), Heavy Plant Electrician, Construction Plant Electrician, Mobile Equipment Electrician, Plant Maintenance Electrician, Field-Based Plant Engineer, Service Engineer (Plant & Equipment), Mobile Maintenance Engineer (Plant), Heavy Equipment Service Engineer, Mobile Fleet Electrician (Plant)

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ID:

2443887

Date Posted:

Posted 7 hours ago

Expiration Date:

04/07/2026

Location:

Manchester

Salary:

Competitive

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