Electrical Field Service Engineer

Hunter Selection
Petersfield, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Today
£36,000 – £40,000 pa

Salary

£36,000 – £40,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
27 Apr 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Company van Pension scheme Ongoing product training Sick pay

Electrical Field Service Engineer

Wrexham

£36'000 to £40'000 + Company van, pension scheme and excellent product training.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Electrical Service Engineer is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of Hänel automated storage systems, with a strong focus on electrical systems, controls, and fault-finding. This is a field-based role covering the Basingstoke, Portsmouth, and Crawley area, working independently at customer sites to ensure equipment operates safely, reliably, and in compliance with current electrical regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out electrical inspections on Hänel automated storage systems in line with current regulations.

Perform planned preventative maintenance, annual servicing, and electrical repairs on Hänel units.

Diagnose and rectify electrical and control system faults, including wiring, sensors, motors, and PLC-related issues.

Support and implement system upgrades, including electrical modifications and software updates.

Assist with the installation, wiring, and commissioning of new systems at customer sites.

Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns, prioritising electrical fault resolution.

Ensure all work complies with current electrical standards and health & safety requirements.

Provide technical support and basic operational training to customers.

Accurately complete and submit service reports, including electrical test results and documentation.

Manage personal workload, travel, and scheduling efficiently.

Maintain and develop strong technical knowledge of Hänel systems and associated electrical components.

Represent the company professionally, maintaining a customer-focused and presentable approach.

Skills

& ExperienceQualified electrician or electrically biased engineer.

18th Edition (BS 7671) Wiring Regulations certification - essential.

Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Experience with control systems, PLCs, and industrial automation (desirable).

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.

Good understanding of health & safety and safe isolation procedures.

Full UK driving licence.

Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Benefits

Company van provided for business use.

Sick pay.

Ongoing product training and development on Hänel systems.If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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