Field Electrical Engineer in Norwich

Field Electrical Engineer

Sector: Manufacturing
Location: Norwich, Norfolk & Onshore/Offshore
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum & additional payments
Hours: See advert

iSQ Recruitment is supporting a long-established engineering firm in Norwich with their search for a Field Electrical Engineer. This is a largely field‑based position, with around 80–90% travel, supporting onshore and offshore projects across the UK and occasionally overseas. The organisation designs, manufactures, and services low‑ and medium‑voltage motor control centres (MCCs) and distribution switchgear for sectors including oil & gas, petrochemical, food processing, and defence. If you’re confident working hands‑on with control panels, switchgear, and commissioning electrical systems in challenging environments, this role could be an excellent fit.

Visa and Legal: This client does not offer visa sponsorship. Only candidates with full right to work in the UK, relevant experience, and a full UK driving licence with own transport will be considered.

Hours, Travel & Pay

• Workshop: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:45
• On‑Site Hours: Defined by the client — up to 12 hours/day
• Field Work: Approx. 80–90% of the role; UK‑wide, offshore, and occasional overseas travel
• Base Pay: £35,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
• Estimated OTE: £50,000 – £80,000 with overtime and allowances
• Benefits:
  • Time off in lieu for extended site work
  • Extra payments for weekends and offshore days
  • Competitive time off between site deployments

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist with design and compartment layout for ease of manufacture.
• Manufacture and wire electrical control panels and MCCs in the workshop.
• Perform factory acceptance and site testing, including insulation resistance, high‑voltage pressure testing, current injection, functional testing, fault finding.
• Install, commission, service, and repair equipment on customer sites.
• Work on both in‑house systems and legacy equipment from other major OEMs (e.g., ABB, GEC, Brush).

What We’re Looking For

• Electrical qualifications (HNC, HND, or NVQ in Electrotechnology, Mechatronics, or similar).
• Strong panel wiring and electrical fitting skills.
• Experience with variable speed drives, electronic motor controllers (e.g., Simocode), and protection relays (e.g., Micom, Easergy).
• Knowledge of both primary and secondary injection testing.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• UK driving licence and valid passport.
• Willingness to travel worldwide at short notice, including offshore.
• Ability to pass (or already possess) OGUK medical / offshore survival training (BOSIET/FOET).

This is a great opportunity for career development, specialist training, and the chance to travel and work on major industrial sites across the UK and beyond!

If you would like to discuss this Field Electrical Engineer role further, please click to apply now, submit your CV to lana@isqrecruitment.co.uk or call 01603 369500 for more information.