Plant Electrician Job at Leicester Full Time NEW

Mobile Plant Electrician FieldBased UK Wide Regular Staying Away £50,000 £60,000 basic salary Overtime Company Van & Tools 9% Pension Private Healthcare We 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. Due 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. The Role Mobile Plant Electrician As 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. The 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. You 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. Electrical fault diagnosis, repair, and commissioning as a Mobile Plant Electrician Faultfinding on electrical control panels, wiring looms, sensors, and actuators Assisting with electrohydraulic fault diagnosis on heavy plant machinery Performing repairs, upgrades, and routine maintenance to OEM standards Working safely on customer sites, often outdoors and in demanding environments Proven experience as a Mobile Plant Electrician , Plant Electrician, or Field Service Engineer ~ 3phase electrical systems ~ DC electrical systems and control modules ~ Electrical schematic interpretation and diagnostics Experience working on mobile plant, heavy machinery, or industrial equipment Comfortable with regular staying away from home , outdoor work, and physical tasks including heavy lifting Knowledge of electrical control systems (PLC or CANBus experience advantageous) Ability to work independently in a mobile, fieldbased role Full UK driving licence Electrical or engineering qualification, or timeserved / QBE background 50,000 £60,000 basic salary , based on experience ~Overtime paid in addition to basic salary ~ Company van, tools, and specialist equipment provided ~9% employer pension contribution ~25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays ~ Private healthcare ~ Ongoing training and longterm career progression