Electrical Installation Engineer

  • Proactive Technical Limited
  • Manchester, Lancashire
  • Apr 27, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Electrical Installation Engineer

Location: Wigan

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum plus 20% Overtime

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Installation Engineer to join a busy engineering team delivering industrial automation and conveyor solutions. This role is a mix of workshop preparation and on-site installation, ideal for hands on engineers who understand control panels inside out and enjoy working on real industrial systems.

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Key Responsibilities
  • Preparing electrical systems, panels and equipment in the workshop prior to installation
  • Installing control panels and electrical systems on customer sites
  • Working with conveyor and material handling systems
  • Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
  • Supporting commissioning activities and ensuring installations are delivered to specification
  • Liaising with engineering and controls teams to ensure smooth project delivery
  • Travel to customer sites, approximately 70% of the role
Candidate Requirements

Essential:

  • Strong experience as an Electrical Installation Engineer
  • Proven knowledge of control panels and their operation
  • Experience working with conveyor systems
  • Ability to work independently on site and in the workshop
  • Willingness to travel regularly

Desirable:

  • Experience in FMCG or industrial automation environments
  • Familiarity with commissioning industrial automation systems
Benefits
  • Competitive salary up to £40,000
  • Varied role: workshop prep and site installation
  • Exposure to cutting edge industrial automation projects
  • Opportunity to develop your skills within a growing engineering team

Interested or know someone who could be suitable? Send the CV to Luana Ferreira at or call her on .

Proactive Technical Recruitment is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.