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Posted 23 July, 2026

Field Service Engineer - Electrical

Engineering Recruit UK
Glasgow, SCT, GB Full Time

Job Description

Field Service Engineer – ElectricalRealistic earnings ~£52,500 | Every weekend at homeWhen did a breakdown last ruin your evening? If the answer stings, read on — because this field engineering job has no call-outs, no weekends and no reactive work at all. Everything is planned weeks ahead, on some of the most advanced electrical technology in the UK power industry.What's in it for youRealistic earnings around £52,500 — up to £42,500 basic plus a reliable ~£10,000 a year in overnight allowance£70 for every day you finish after 7pm, overnight stay or notAll work planned in advance — nothing reactive, nothing out-of-hoursMonday to Friday only, travel and accommodation covered, fully equipped company van30 days' holiday rising to 35 with service, pension, life insuranceStructured training from Technician through Engineer level and beyond — skills very few engineers in the UK holdThe workInstalling, surveying and maintaining intelligent monitoring systems across the UK's high-voltage electricity network — the equipment that spots a failing asset months before it fails. It's proper diagnostic engineering for major energy operators, with a specialist that designs and builds its own technology and has a multi-year national programme ahead of it. You'll be away overnight roughly half the time, midweek only, and home every single weekend.What you'll needAn industrial or commercial engineering background with an electrical biasThe instinct to find the cause of a fault, not just record itComfort with regular midweek travelA full UK driving licence and willingness to complete background checks for network sitesWhether you're currently a maintenance engineer, electrical technician, service engineer or test engineer — if you want your trade to take you somewhere more interesting, apply.Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. They are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce and actively promote equality and belonging across their business.TPBN1_UKTJ