Field Service Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is seeking a Field Service Engineer (Switchgear) to service LV/MV switchgear across South England, London to Midlands. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on power distribution equipment, diagnose faults and deliver high-quality field service on critical infrastructure sites.

The role requires a degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, a minimum of 3 years' field service experience, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in field service/maintenance/service engineering.
• Strong knowledge of LV and/or MV switchgear and power distribution equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience with fault finding, diagnostics, inspection and testing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on LV and MV switchgear and distribution equipment.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and implement solutions.
• Perform inspection, testing, troubleshooting and repairs to minimise downtime.
• Produce detailed service reports and maintenance documentation.
• Build relationships with customers and provide technical advice.

Skills

Field service experience

Electrical fault finding

Reading electrical drawings

Customer facing

Driving license

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Field Service Engineer (Switchgear)

South England (London - Midlands)

Experience Dependent + Bonus + Commercial Vehicle + Private Medical

Join a global engineering company in their growing engineering services team delivering maintenance, diagnostics and technical support for critical power distribution systems across a diverse customer base. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Field Service Engineer with expertise in LV/MV switchgear to work on a variety of industrial, commercial and critical infrastructure sites, helping customers maintain safe, reliable and efficient electrical systems.

Responsibilities - Field Service Engineer (Switchgear)

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on LV and MV switchgear and associated power distribution equipment.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Perform inspection, testing, troubleshooting and repair activities to minimise customer downtime.
• Deliver field service activities safely, efficiently and in line with customer requirements and company standards.
• Produce detailed service reports, material requirements and maintenance documentation.
• Build strong relationships with customers, providing technical advice and identifying opportunities for system improvements.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with health, safety, quality and environmental procedures.
• Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians where required.
• Participate in commissioning, upgrades and modernisation projects when necessary.
• Represent the business professionally whilst providing a high level of customer service.

Experience / Qualifications - Field Service Engineer (Switchgear)

• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience within a Field Service, Maintenance or Service Engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of LV and/or MV switchgear systems and power distribution equipment.
• Experience carrying out fault finding, diagnostics, inspection and testing activities.
• Understanding of electrical safety procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience with OEM switchgear manufacturers or critical power infrastructure environments would be advantageous.

Benefits - Field Service Engineer (Switchgear)

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Company vehicle.
• Private medical cover.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits programme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Career progression within a global engineering environment.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of critical infrastructure and industrial projects.

Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Switchgear Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Power Distribution Engineer, Critical Power Engineer, MV Service Engineer, LV/MV Engineer, Substation Service Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer and Power Systems Engineer