Field Service Engineer Electrical (Grid Connections)

Hitachi; Stone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy UK Limited is seeking a Field Service Engineer (Electrical) to join our Grid Connections Service team. You will deliver inspections, maintenance, installation, commissioning and emergency support for medium-voltage electrical infrastructure across the UK.

You will work with a team of engineers to ensure safe operation of switchgear and transformers up to 33kV, with travel across the UK, overnight stays, and on-call duties as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrical Engineer or Technician with power sector experience.
• Experience in electrical testing, commissioning and fault finding.
• Knowledge of MV switchgear, transformers and protection/ control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, inspection, maintenance and repair on MV switchgear and transformers up to 33kV.
• Support commissioning, testing and energisation for Grid Connections projects.
• Diagnose faults and provide on-site and remote technical support.
• Complete service reports using approved digital systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Medium-voltage switchgear

Transformers

Protection relays

Control systems

Site safety awareness

Education

City & Guilds 236/232

NVQ Level 3 Electrical

Electrical maintenance course

Tools

SAP

Secondary Injection / Commissioning Testing

Transformer oil handling

CSCS

CCNSG

IPA F or PASMA

Job description

Location:

Stone, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0127412

Date Posted:

2026-08-27

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity to join our Grid Connections Service business as a Field Service Engineer (Electrical). You will contribute to the execution of the service strategy and business growth by delivering high-quality inspection, maintenance, installation, commissioning and emergency support services for medium-voltage electrical infrastructure across the UK.

Working as part of a team of experienced engineers and technicians, you will support industrial and commercial customers, including many blue-chip organisations, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of switchgear, transformers, protection systems and associated equipment up to 33kV.

You will play a key role in delivering safe, compliant and efficient service activities whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality, technical excellence and customer satisfaction.

Please note: This is a highly mobile, field-based role requiring travel across the UK. Successful candidates should expect frequent overnight stays away from home, eventual participation in an on-call standby rota and occasional weekend working to support customer requirements and emergency response activities.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Perform installation, inspection, maintenance and repair activities on medium-voltage switchgear and transformers up to 33kV.
• Support commissioning, testing and energisation activities for Grid Connections projects and service contracts and install and commission protection relays, control systems and associated control cabling.
• Diagnose faults and provide technical analysis through both remote and on-site support activities. Deliver service work safely, on time, within budget and to the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
• Complete inspection, maintenance and service reports using approved digital systems and databases.
• Support project and service delivery by ensuring productivity, quality and compliance targets are achieved.
• Eventual participation in a 24/7 on-call standby rota, providing rapid response support to customer network issues and outages.
• Take responsibility for the delivery, collection and control of insulating oil in accordance with the company Oil Management System.
• Support the preparation of quotations and provide technical input into the tendering process for service work and projects.
• Ensure full compliance with the Electrical Safety Management System, company procedures and customer requirements.

Your Background:

• Qualified Electrical Engineer or Technician with proven experience within the power sector, service, maintenance, commissioning or electrical distribution environments.
• Strong knowledge of power systems, medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, protection relays, control systems and third-party MV products.
• Completed a recognised electrical switchgear and transformer maintenance course and hold a City & Guilds 236/232, NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in electrical testing, commissioning, fault finding, diagnostics and technical report writing.
• Knowledge of electrical infrastructure up to 33kV, including substations, protection systems and network automation equipment would be advantageous.
• SAP, Secondary Injection / Commissioning Testing, transformer oil handling experience and site safety qualifications (CSCS, CCNSG, IPAF or PASMA) are desirable.
• Full UK Driving License.

More about us:

Hitachi Energy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We provide competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative working environment that supports innovation and continuous improvement.

As part of our Service Operations team, you will play a key role in supporting the UK’s transition to a more sustainable and resilient power network, helping deliver critical infrastructure projects and services that power communities and industries across the country.

Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape the future of energy.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles- particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions, additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.