Field Service Engineer - UPS Systems

Redline Group Ltd; East Cambridgeshire; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group Ltd seeks an experienced Field Service Engineer to troubleshoot, service and maintain electrical systems across the East Anglia region. You will handle on-site and remote support for critical infrastructure including battery chargers, UPS, emergency lighting, and substations.

The role requires knowledge of safety standards and access to networks where applicable. The ideal candidate has experience with utility substations and CSCS/Electrical Authorised Person credentials, and will

Qualifications

• Experience servicing battery chargers, UPS systems and backup power supplies.
• Experience with emergency lighting and substation operations.
• CSCS certification or Electrical Authorised Person status is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical systems across various sites, with focus on utility substations.
• Troubleshoot and repair faults in backup power systems including UPS and related infrastructure.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support to customers.
• Perform preventive maintenance on critical systems like battery chargers and emergency lighting.
• Document service activities, generate reports, and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Field service

Technical support

Education

CSCS certification

Electrical Authorised Person

Tools

Battery chargers

UPS systems

Emergency lighting

Substations

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join their team, playing a key role in troubleshooting, field service, technical support, and the maintenance and repair of electrical systems. This exciting opportunity involves working on critical infrastructure such as battery chargers, UPS systems, backup power supplies, emergency lighting, and substations, throughout the East Anglia region.

The position ideally requires experience with utility substations and access to networks such as UKPN, National Grid, Western Power, and Scottish Power, as well as knowledge of the electrical industry's best practices and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities for the Field Service Engineer job, working in the East Anglia region:

• Installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment across various sites, particularly focusing on utility substations.
• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical faults in backup power systems (including UPS) and other associated electrical infrastructure.
• Providing technical support to customers, both on-site and remotely, ensuring optimal system performance.
• Performing preventive maintenance on critical systems such as battery chargers, emergency lighting, and backup power supplies.
• Documenting service activities, generating reports, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications and Experience Required for this Field Service Engineer job:

• Servicing of Battery chargers, UPS systems, and backup power supplies.
• Electrical installations, emergency lighting, and substation operations.
• Access to UKPN, National Grid, Western Power, Scottish Power, and Scottish & Southern networks is not essential but would be ideal.
• Previous experience working as an Electrical Authorised Person and holding CSCS certification.

This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact within a growing field, working with leading-edge electrical systems and networks.