Electrical Engineer: UPS & Critical Power Specialist

Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provided van

Phone and tablet

Workplace pension

Private health care

Specialist UPS training

Job summary

Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an Electrical Engineer for its Gosport site on behalf of a UK-based specialist in critical power solutions. The role offers a £40,000 salary with potential for experience-based progression.

You will join a specialist engineering team, reporting to the Senior Engineer, and work across client sites to install, service and commission UPS systems and battery infrastructure.

Qualifications

• We require an electrical engineering qualification as listed (NVQ AM2 or higher).
• Certifications in electrical testing and 18th Edition IEE regulations are essential.
• At least 3+ years of industrial electrical experience with NIC EIC preferred.
• Valid CSCS card and a clean UK driving licence are mandatory.
• Competent with Word, Excel and Outlook for site reporting and admin.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical installations of critical power products and UPS systems at client sites.
• Manage battery infrastructure projects including installation and lifecycle replacement.
• Conduct site surveys with sales to estimate installation requirements and costs.
• Order materials and manage site logistics for upcoming projects.
• Develop expertise in UPS commissioning, fault-finding and repair.
• Provide on-call support to resolve system failures and ensure 24/7 power continuity.
• Collaborate with office and field teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Represent the company professionally in sensitive environments such as hospitals and data centres.

Skills

Industrial electrical experience

CSCS card

Full UK driving licence

Word/Excel/Outlook proficiency

Education

Level 3 NVQ Electrical & AM2

HNC/HND/BSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

City & Guilds 2391-50/52

18th Edition IEE Regulations

Job description

Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an Electrical Engineer for its Gosport site on behalf of a UK-based specialist in critical power solutions. The role offers a £40,000 salary with potential for experience-based progression.

You will join a specialist engineering team, reporting to the Senior Engineer, and work across client sites to install, service and commission UPS systems and battery infrastructure.