Field Service Engineer Electrical (Grid Connections)

hitachi; Stone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Hitachi Energy UK Limited is seeking a Field Service Engineer (Electrical) in the UK to join our Grid Connections Service team. You will perform installation, inspection, maintenance and repair on medium-voltage switchgear and transformers up to 33kV, supporting commissioning and energisation of Grid Connections projects.

The role requires frequent travel across the UK, with overnight stays, on-call standby, and weekend work to support customers and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrical Engineer or Technician with experience in power, service, maintenance or commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of MV switchgear, transformers, protection relays and control systems.
• Completed recognised electrical maintenance courses and City & Guilds 236/232 or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in electrical testing, commissioning, fault finding and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of MV infrastructure up to 33kV and substations; advantageous network automation exposure.
• SAP, secondary injection/testing, transformer oil handling and safety qualifications desirable.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain and repair MV switchgear and transformers up to 33kV.
• Support commissioning, testing, energisation and protection relay installations.
• Diagnose faults and provide on-site and remote technical analysis.
• Complete service reports using approved digital systems and databases.
• Contribute to project delivery, ensuring quality, safety and compliance.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call standby and rapid response for outages.
• Manage insulating oil delivery and handling under the Oil Management System.
• Assist with quotations and technical input for tenders.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Power systems

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Education

City & Guilds 236/232 NVQ Level 3 Electrical

Electrical switchgear & transformer maintenance course

Tools

SAP

Testing/commissioning procedures

Transformer oil handling

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.

Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

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.