Field Service Engineer - Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)

Wynne Consulting Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Company van

Specialist tools

Test equipment

Company bonus

Job summary

Wynne Consulting Limited is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, commission and maintain ABB variable speed drives (VSDs) across water and wastewater sites in the UK. The role includes on-site testing, documentation and call-out commitments.

You'll lead on-site electrical and panel work, read wiring diagrams, and work with pumps and control systems. A full UK driving licence and BS 7671 knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience installing, commissioning and maintaining variable speed drives (VSDs).
• Hands-on ABB drives experience (ACS380/ACS580/ACS880 or similar).
• Ability to read electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Full UK driving licence and electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds).
• BS 7671 18th Edition; pumping systems experience in UK water sector.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission VSDs including wiring and panel work.
• Configure drive parameters, test and document results.
• Diagnose and repair faulty drives and replace components.
• Perform planned maintenance, firmware updates, inspections.
• Carry out wiring modifications and update as-built schematics.
• Lead on-site engineers, manage safety and quality.

Skills

VSD installation

ABB drives experience

Electrical drawings

Panel wiring

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (electrical)

Tools

ABB drives (ACS380/ACS580/ACS880)

Job description

The Field Service Engineer will be responsible for installing, commissioning, repairing, and maintaining ABB variable speed drives (VSDs) across customer sites within the water & wastewater industry.

This position includes participation in an out‑of‑hours call‑out rota.

Package:

• Paid Overtime
• Company Van, Specialist Tools and Test Equipment
• Company Bonus

Key Responsibilities:

• Install and commission variable speed drives (VSDs), including mechanical mounting, power/control cabling and panel work.
• Configure drive parameters, run motor ID tests, complete application programming and carry out functional testing.
• Diagnose and repair faulty drives, identifying root causes and replacing components or full units.
• Perform planned maintenance: inspections, fan/capacitor changes, firmware updates.
• Carry out wiring modifications and update electrical schematics to reflect as‑built changes.
• Complete service reports, commissioning records and job documentation accurately.
• Participate in the call‑out rota for breakdowns and urgent customer needs.
• Lead on‑site engineers, allocate tasks, oversee quality and safety, and mentor junior staff.
• Proven experience installing, commissioning and maintaining variable speed drives (VSDs).
• Hands‑on experience with ABB drives (ACS380, ACS580, ACS880 or similar).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Competent with control panel wiring modifications.
• Full UK driving licence.
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent electrical qualification.
• BS 7671 18th Edition.
• Experience with pumping systems, ideally within the UK water industry.