Field Service Engineer

Astute People; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power solutions provider is seeking a Field Service Engineer to cover North England. The role offers a competitive salary up to £60,000, overtime, a fully expensed company vehicle, private healthcare, and a generous pension scheme. Responsibilities include maintaining power distribution equipment and providing technical support. The ideal candidate should have field service experience in electrical engineering and a strong customer focus. The company promotes a culture of integrity and teamwork, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Company vehicle

Discretionary bonus

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Full training on UPS technology

Qualifications

• Experience in power/electrical sectors required.
• Clean UK driving licence needed.
• Competence with electrical tools necessary.

Responsibilities

• Start up and maintain power distribution equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults using technical drawings.
• Provide technical recommendations to clients.

Skills

Field service experience in UPS, switchgear, IPS, SCADA

Strong technical knowledge

Problem-solving skills in electrical engineering

Customer focus

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Electrician/Electrical Engineer (Level 3/4 or above)

Tools

Electrical measuring equipment

Job description

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading power protection solutions provider, known for its commitment to technical excellence and professional development, to recruit a Field Service Engineer to cover the North of England.

This strategically important Field Service Engineer role comes with a competitive salary of up to £60,000, overtime, company vehicle, private healthcare, pension, and excellent holiday entitlement.

If you're a Field Service Engineer looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity, customer satisfaction, and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Start up, maintain, and carry out emergency repairs on Batteries, Power distribution equipment, and Site monitoring systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults using clients' technical drawings when necessary.
• Provide technical recommendations to clients and colleagues.
• Produce and follow site‑specific risk assessments and method statements.
• Ensure continuous communication with the service direction team.
• Accurately complete all company and customer paperwork and administration.
• Work independently and manage your own schedule and workload.

Qualifications

• Previous field service experience in UPS, switchgear, IPS, SCADA, or related power/electrical sectors.
• Qualified Electrician/Electrical Engineer (Level 3/4 or above - HNC, HND, NVQ preferred).
• Strong technical knowledge and problem‑solving skills in electrical/electronic engineering.
• Competence with electrical measuring equipment and tools.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal Skills

• Highly customer‑focused, with strong communication skills.
• Commercially aware and able to recognise opportunities.
• Willing to travel and stay away from home (typically one week per month).
• Honest, reliable, and able to work with integrity.
• A strong team player who shares knowledge and supports colleagues.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive base salary + overtime.
• Fully expensed hybrid company car or van.
• Private pension scheme with generous company contribution.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Discretionary bonus linked to performance.
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown.
• Full training on the latest UPS technology.
• On‑call and working‑away allowances.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.

Agency Notice

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.