Industrial Electro-Mechanical Engineer – Heavy Machinery & Conveyor Systems
Location: Crawley / Horsham / Guildford / Leatherhead corridor
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 + overtime + benefits
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Field-Based
We're looking for a hands‑on Industrial Electro‑Mechanical Engineer to join a growing field service team covering the Surrey and Sussex region. You’ll work on heavy‑duty electro‑mechanical systems including industrial gates, conveyors and materials handling equipment across customer sites.
This is a great opportunity for mechanically minded engineers with electrical fault‑finding experience — or strong mechanical engineers looking to build their electrical skills through specialist training.
What’s on Offer
- £38,000 – £40,000 basic salary depending on experience, realistic OTE around £50,000+
- Overtime and call‑out opportunities to increase earnings
- Company vehicle, tools, PPE and workwear provided
- Ongoing training and development, long‑term career progression
The Role
You’ll carry out installation, servicing, maintenance and breakdown repair on:
- Heavy conveyors and materials handling systems
- Large electro‑mechanical gate systems
- Pumps, bearings, shafts, gearboxes, chains and pulleys
Day‑to‑day responsibilities include:
- Stripping and rebuilding mechanical assemblies
- Diagnosing and replacing failed components
- Electrical fault‑finding on PLC‑controlled systems (no programming)
- Working with safety relays, E‑stops, sensors and motor controllers
- Attending customer breakdowns and resolving faults methodically
- Working outdoors and across industrial customer sites
Ideal Backgrounds
- Heavy manufacturing or processing environments
- Conveyor or materials handling systems
- Agricultural or off‑highway machinery
- Heavy plant or industrial maintenance
- Ex‑Forces engineering backgrounds
Skills & Experience
- Electro‑mechanical experience or strong mechanical skills with electrical exposure
- Ability to strip and rebuild pumps, shafts and bearings
- Confident working safely with heavy equipment
- Understanding of control panels, PLC systems and safety circuits
- Logical electrical fault‑finding approach
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Requirements
- Based within reasonable travel of Crawley / Horsham / Guildford / Leatherhead
- Full UK driving licence
- British passport holder currently in the UK
- Happy to join a 1‑in‑4 call‑out rota
- Flexible to travel across the wider region when required
Interested? Apply now to find out more
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Location: Crawley / Horsham / Guildford / Leatherhead corridor
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 + overtime + benefits
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Field-Based
We’re looking for a hands‑on Industrial Electro‑Mechanical Engineer to join a growing field service team covering the Surrey and Sussex region. You’ll work on heavy‑duty electro‑mechanical systems including industrial gates, conveyors and materials handling equipment across customer sites.
This is a great opportunity for mechanically minded engineers with electrical fault‑finding experience — or strong mechanical engineers looking to build their electrical skills through specialist training.
What’s on Offer
- £38,000 – £40,000 basic salary depending on experience, realistic OTE around £50,000+
- Overtime and call‑out opportunities to increase earnings
- Company vehicle, tools, PPE and workwear provided
- Ongoing training and development, long‑term career progression
The Role
You’ll carry out installation, servicing, maintenance and breakdown repair on:
- Heavy conveyors and materials handling systems
- Large electro‑mechanical gate systems
- Pumps, bearings, shafts, gearboxes, chains and pulleys
Day‑to‑day responsibilities include:
- Stripping and rebuilding mechanical assemblies
- Diagnosing and replacing failed components
- Electrical fault‑finding on PLC‑controlled systems (no programming)
- Working with safety relays, E‑stops, sensors and motor controllers
- Attending customer breakdowns and resolving faults methodically
- Working outdoors and across industrial customer sites
Ideal Backgrounds
- Heavy manufacturing or processing environments
- Conveyor or materials handling systems
- Agricultural or off‑highway machinery
- Heavy plant or industrial maintenance
- Ex‑Forces engineering backgrounds
Skills & Experience
- Electro‑mechanical experience or strong mechanical skills with electrical exposure
- Ability to strip and rebuild pumps, shafts and bearings
- Confident working safely with heavy equipment
- Understanding of control panels, PLC systems and safety circuits
- Logical electrical fault‑finding approach
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Requirements
- Based within reasonable travel of Crawley / Horsham / Guildford / Leatherhead
- Full UK driving licence
- British passport holder currently in the UK
- Happy to join a 1‑in‑4 call‑out rota
- Flexible to travel across the wider region when required
Interested? Apply now to find out more
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