Posted by Robin Thomas on 28 January 2026
Join a fast-moving engineering team working on cutting-edge control systems
We’re looking for a hands-on, practical Electrical Installation Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team delivering high-quality control systems for a key client base. If you enjoy site work, problem-solving, and seeing projects through from install to commission, this one’s for you.
🔧 The Role
-Surveying, installing, commissioning, and supporting site-based control systems
-Strong electrical installation bias with some exposure to PLC programming (training provided)
-Panel wiring and fabrication as a core part of the role
-Working independently, in pairs, or as part of a wider engineering team
-Ensuring work is delivered to the highest standards and within agreed deadlines
-Predominantly standard working hours, with flexibility required
-Regular site travel (typically within 3 hours)
-Overnight stays expected but capped at ~20% of the working week
-Hotels provided where travel exceeds 1.5 hours
⏰ Working Hours
-Monday–Thursday: 08:30–17:15
-Friday: 08:30–16:00
-Full-time, permanent position
👷 What We’re Looking For
-Electrical qualifications: C&G / BTEC / NVQ3 / ONC / HNC / HND
18th Edition (BS7671:2018)
-ECS Gold Card
-Background in electrical installation, service & support, or maintenance
-Essential experience in panel wiring and fabrication
-Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control diagrams
-Experience installing and commissioning equipment such as PLCs
-Exposure to EPlan, AutoCAD, or similar (advantageous)
-Control panel design, manufacture, or installation experience
✅ What You’ll Need
-Minimum 2 years’ practical electrical experience
-Level 3 Electrical Installation (2365)
-Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
-Clean UK driving licence
-Right to work in the UK
🎁 What’s On Offer
-Auto-enrolment pension (salary sacrifice available)
-25 days holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years
-Private health scheme (after 1 year)
-Death in service plan (after 5 years)
-Access to a dedicated wellbeing programme
-Extensive training hub with ongoing development opportunities
-Free on-site parking (subject to availability)
-Access to company vans / pool cars (company car scheme available)
-Perkbox benefits – discounts on shopping, dining, cinema & holidays
-Quarterly social events, team days & Christmas party weekend (partners included)
-TIL / overtime and expenses scheme
🌍 Why Join?
-Work for a business that invests in its people
-Strong focus on training, development, and work–life balance
-Long-standing reputation delivering complex automation and control systems
-nclusive, diverse, and supportive company culture
-Be part of a team shaping innovative engineering solutions every day
Please send your cv to robin.thomas@osprey-engineering.co.uk and let’s arrange to discuss
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