Field Service Engineer

Omega Resource Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programme

Company vehicle

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is recruiting a Field Service Engineer (Switchgear) to cover South England (London - Midlands) where you will carry out maintenance on LV/MV switchgear, diagnose faults and ensure safe, efficient electrical distribution across critical sites. This role requires 3 years in similar service engineering and a full UK driving licence.

You will deliver field service activities to plan, inspect, test and repair equipment, while producing detailed reports and mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Field Service, Maintenance or Service Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of LV and/or MV switchgear systems and power distribution equipment.
• Experience with 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Fault finding

Reading electrical drawings

Customer-facing

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent 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

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