Mobile Industrial Electrician

Reading, Bracknell, Slough / M4 Corridor | £45,000 - £65,000 + Benefits | Permanent

We're recruiting a Mobile Industrial Electrician to join an established UK environmental engineering business, supporting the installation, commissioning, maintenance and servicing of specialist wastewater treatment equipment across customer sites.

This is a hands-on, field-based position suited to a qualified electrician with experience in industrial or commercial environments who enjoys practical engineering, problem-solving and working across different sites.

You'll be working with a range of electrical and mechanical equipment, supporting projects across construction, industrial and environmental sectors, with specialist training provided to develop your skills within water treatment.

The role covers customer sites across the South and wider UK, with regular travel and overnight stays during the working week.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Install, connect, test and commission electrical equipment and specialist wastewater treatment systems at customer sites.
• Carry out planned maintenance, servicing, inspections and electrical fault finding.
• Support mechanical installation, equipment assembly and general site engineering activities.
• Diagnose equipment faults and resolve technical issues to maintain reliable operation.
• Prepare, inspect and test equipment before installation and during commissioning.
• Complete service reports, testing records and relevant site documentation.
• Liaise directly with customers, providing technical support and equipment handovers.
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to coordinate site installations and maintenance.
• Maintain tools, equipment and vehicle stock to support efficient field operations.
• Follow site safety procedures, risk assessments and safe working practices.

Skills & Experience Required

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent recognised electrical qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• ECS Gold Card, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Previous electrical installation, maintenance or servicing experience within industrial or commercial environments.
• Confident carrying out electrical fault finding, testing and practical installation work.
• Comfortable undertaking physically demanding site work, including outdoor installations.
• A practical, flexible approach with good problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently, manage site responsibilities and communicate professionally with customers.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, including overnight stays.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within water treatment, wastewater, utilities or environmental engineering.
• Mechanical installation, maintenance or servicing experience.
• Familiarity with pumps, motors or associated industrial equipment.
• Previous experience working on construction or industrial sites.

Working Environment

This is an active, site-based role involving a mixture of electrical installation, maintenance and mechanical work.

Projects may involve working outdoors in varying weather conditions, at height, in confined spaces and around wastewater or sewage environments. Appropriate safety procedures, equipment and training are provided.

The role is ideally suited to someone based around Reading, Bracknell or Slough, with convenient access to the M4.

Working hours: Typically 8am to 6pm, with travel outside these hours and overnight stays required depending on customer locations.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Varied Engineering Work: Work across different customer sites, equipment installations and technical challenges.
• Specialist Training: Develop your existing electrical skills within wastewater treatment and environmental engineering.
• Career Development: Join a growing business investing in technical skills, training and professional development.
• Established Business: Work with a recognised UK provider of specialist wastewater treatment solutions.
• Practical, Hands-On Role: Combine electrical installation, fault finding, servicing and mechanical engineering activities.

Position & Package

Position: Mobile Industrial Electrician (Field Engineer)

Location: Reading, Bracknell, Slough / M4 Corridor

Duration: Permanent, full time

Vehicle: Company van

Salary: £45,000 - £65,000

If you're a qualified electrician looking to move into a varied industrial field-based role, develop new technical skills and work on specialist equipment across the UK, we'd be interested in speaking with you.

Apply today or contact Kiota Recruitment to find out more.

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