Installation Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Peterborough
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£45,000 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Electrical Installation Electrical Safety Control Systems Fault-finding Wiring Testing Automation Engineering

FULL DESCRIPTION

Installation Engineer

Location: Peterborough | Full-time, Permanent | £35k - £45k, depending on experience

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] are looking for a practical, hands-on Installation Engineer to join our team.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Build, wire and test electrical panels and automation systems in the workshop.
  • Install containment, equipment and infrastructure on-site at customer factories.
  • Prepare systems and hardware in advance of site deployment, including pre-installation testing.
  • Carry out electrical testing of installations in line with applicable standards and site requirements.
  • Work from engineering drawings, checklists and wiring diagrams.
  • Provide on-site support during commissioning and system handover.
  • Complete accurate fault reporting and documentation.
  • Follow safe working practices at all times, including lock out tag out, permits and personal protective equipment.
  • Maintain a professional approach and work collaboratively across teams to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.
  • Communicate effectively with customers and flag potential issues or opportunities as they arise.

What We’re Looking For

  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent), completed or working towards.
  • Valid ECS card including Electrical Safety Essentials (Gold Card – Installation Electrician preferred, or working towards).
  • Practical, hands-on approach, with confidence in building, wiring, assembling and fixing equipment.
  • High standards of engineering implementation and execution.
  • Previous experience of electrical and control system installation and testing is beneficial, but not essential.
  • Good understanding of control systems, electrical safety and sound engineering practice.
  • Willingness to travel and stay away from home for site-based work.
  • Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills across electrical and basic mechanical systems.
  • Knowledge of safe working practices in live production environments.
  • Familiarity with food manufacturing environments and site technical standards is beneficial.

Development Support

We are happy to support and fund your professional development.

Why Join [Employer hidden]?

At [Employer hidden], we are driven by innovation and teamwork. You’ll be part of a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and your work makes a real impact. We encourage professional growth and continuous improvement - both in our systems and in our people.

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] helps food manufacturers automate. Based in Peterborough, we’re an innovative family business providing automation and system integration services to the food industry. We are recognised as a market leader in digital transformation, label and date code verification, and robotic powder weighing.

As a growing SME, we offer great opportunities within a fast-paced and supportive environment. If you’re a creative, organised marketer who’s ready to take ownership and make an impact, apply today — we’d love to hear from you.

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