Service Engineer

Service Engineer - Power Systems - UK (Field Based) - £65,000 + OTE

About the company

A leading name in critical power protection is looking for an experienced and technically minded Customer Service Engineer to join their field-based service team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in electrical or electronic engineering who is passionate about hands-on work, fault-finding, and delivering outstanding service.

This is not a 9-5 role - you’ll need flexibility, a proactive attitude, and the willingness to travel across the UK (and occasionally Europe), including overnight stays and some night/weekend work.

Service Engineer - The Rewards

• High Base Salary + 15% shift allowance
• Overtime paid at 1.25x after 10 hours per day, and for work done 22:00-06:00 or on rest days
• On-call allowance of £45/day
• Company van (available for personal use, fully expensed under HMRC rules)
• 5 from 7 day working pattern (including alternate weekends)
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays + discretionary Christmas leave
• All PPE, tools, and test equipment provided
• Company pension and private medical scheme (after qualifying period)
• Fully expensed company credit card and paid business expenses

Service Engineer - Requirements

• ONC, HNC, HND, or equivalent in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (ideally with power electronics focus)
• Strong understanding of rotating machines (synchronous/asynchronous motors), logic/regulator systems, rectifiers, and inverters
• Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills
• Computer literate (MS Office, directory navigation)
• Practical technical skills and experience using tools and electrical test equipment (DVMs, clamp meters, insulation testers, oscilloscopes)
• Must be a British-born citizen due to security clearance requirements
• Clean, full UK driving licence

Service Engineer - Responsibilities

• Commission, service, maintain, repair, and occasionally modify a wide range of power protection systems
• Work with rotary and static UPS systems, diesel-powered and kinetic energy storage systems, and 400Hz aircraft ground power equipment
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Maintain and manage company tools, vehicle, and documentation to high standards
• Be on call as part of a rotating 24/7 engineer schedule (approximately every 7-10 weeks)
• Communicate effectively with customers and head office to ensure excellent service delivery
• Must be comfortable with nationwide travel and occasional European visits
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends and nights

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