Field Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Required Skills & Experience: • Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds 2365 or equivalent, HNC/HND/degree in electrical engineering desirable) • Proven experience installing, commissioning, maintaining and repairing UPS systems. • Strong knowledge of three-phase power, battery systems, static switches, bypass and paralleling arrangements • Experience fault-finding to component level and carrying out load bank and battery testing • Current 18th Edition BS 7671 and inspection and testing qualification (2391 or equivalent) desirable • Working knowledge of LV switchgear and distribution; generator and ATS experience a benefit • Ability to read electrical schematics and prepare accurate service reports and commissioning documentation • Strong customer-facing skills and ability to work independently on client sites • Full UK driving licence; willingness to travel, possibly work away and take part in the out-of-hours rota • Valid ECS card, safe isolation competence and CSCS/IPAF/PASMA as applicable; manufacturer training certificates desirable. Work place location & working hours Field based, covering customer sites; some travel and nights away. Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (40 hours per week), plus participation in the out-of-hours call-out rota. Overtime available when required, subject to confirmation. Office days will be required. Roles & Responsibilities • Install, commission and test UPS systems, battery banks and associated electrical equipment to specification and standards • Carry out planned preventive maintenance visits and battery and load bank testing • Attend reactive call-outs, diagnose and repair faults, and restore systems with minimum customer downtime • Provide out-of-hours emergency cover as part of the rota • Complete accurate service reports, test certificates and job documentation on the day of attendance • Comply with health and safety requirements, RAMS, permits to work and safe isolation procedures • Maintain issued company vehicle, tools, test equipment and electronics • Advise customers on system condition, remedial works and upgrade opportunities, and flag sales leads to the sales team • Support and mentor junior engineers and assist the projects team as required • Undertake manufacturer and compliance training to keep skills and certifications current TPBN1_UKTJ