Field Service Technician

HITACHI ENERGY CZECH REPUBLIC S.R.O.; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Hitachi Energy UK LIMITED is seeking a Field Service Technician to join our High Voltage service team. You will execute service activities including installation, commissioning and maintenance, delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions for our customers.

You will coordinate parts and resources, lead jobs from start to finish under the project manager, and ensure safety, quality and timely progress reporting to satisfy client requirements.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering-related background and HV/power sector experience.
• Experience with mechanical installations, switchgear, cabling, oil handling and testing instruments.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience leading a team or managing subcontractors.
• Full valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate on-site service activities with health, safety and quality at the forefront.
• Perform high-voltage service tasks including installation, commissioning, refurbishments and maintenance.
• Coordinate parts, materials and resources to meet project delivery targets.
• Provide site documentation, reports and feedback for continuous improvement.
• Ensure safety rules and environmental responsibilities are observed on site.

Education

IPAF

PASMA

CCNSG

Job description

Location

Remote - Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Job ID

R0149563

Date Posted

2026-10-23

Company

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Job Category

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

Yes

Job Description

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity to join our High Voltage business as a Field Service Technician. You'll contribute to the execution of the service strategy and service growth by focusing on delivering timely, high-quality, cost-effective service offerings, solutions, and engineering projects for customers.

Execute Service work in accordance with Hitachi Energy standard processes, quality standards, and safety guidelines. You'll be delivering quality customer service to satisfy our prestigious customers. Using your initiative to identify new service opportunities for Hitachi Energy

Please note we are unable to provide any visa support for this position, including a graduate visa.

How you'll make an impact

• You’ll be playing a key role within a team of knowledgeable and experienced engineers/technicians undertaking and coordinating service activities on site, whilst keeping a close eye on health and safety and quality standards, schedules, and progress reporting to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for high-voltage service activities, including installation and commissioning, carrying out refurbishments, device replacements, routine maintenance, inspections, and identifying problems to assist with providing analysis for recommendations.
• Coordinate all delivered parts, materials, and components for each project and optimise the use of your resources to meet delivery and performance targets as effectively as possible.
• Lead jobs from start to finish under the direction of the project manager, to meet clients' requirements.
• Maintain project site documentation and checklists, prepare reports, and help to resolve any issues on site. You’ll provide feedback to assist with identifying and recommending effective new solutions to help meet business and/or customer needs.
• Apply all safety rules and follow safe practices, as well as keep environmental responsibilities in mind. But you’ll also assess and highlight hazards and implement actions to ensure the safety of both people and equipment.

Your Background

• Electrical Engineering-related and industry experience required
• Experience within the High Voltage or the power sector (installation/service/maintenance) and/or a broad knowledge of power engineering plant and equipment,
• Proven experience with Mechanical installations, Switchgear, Cabling/wiring installation, Oil handling/processing/sampling, device function checks, and power equipment testing instruments, Omicron/Megger etc.
• Experience in leading a team/management of subcontractors,
• Able to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings
• Suitable qualifications such as IPAF, PASMA, CCNSG, though training will be provided
• Full valid driving licence

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.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• flexible working hours
• professional development opportunities
• a supportive work environment that encourages growth and innovation through career development programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Specific benefits depend on the location and will be communicated during the interview process.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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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 appl