Field Service Technician

Elimpus; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overnight allowance

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Career progression

Empowered environment

Job summary

Elimpus in Glasgow is seeking a Field Service Technician to install and maintain condition monitoring equipment for clients across the UK. You will travel to HV sites, perform on-site testing and provide documentation.

The role includes installing PD monitors, CB condition monitoring, SF6 density monitoring, and DGA equipment, plus relocations and preventive maintenance. A full UK driving licence and a proactive mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience installing and maintaining electrical equipment.
• HNC or equivalent in relevant engineering background.
• Problem solving.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Self-starter with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Current full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install new condition monitoring equipment including subsystems and communications such as PD monitors.
• Relocate existing systems.
• Perform corrective maintenance.
• Travel throughout the UK; potential future opportunities elsewhere.
• Manage spares and service equipment at company premises.
• Prepare documentation and reports for field work.

Skills

Electrical equipment installation

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Self-motivated

Driving licence

Education

HNC in Electrical/Engineering

Job description

Location

Glasgow, Scotland

Job Title

Field Service Technician

Position

Permanent Career Vacancy

An opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated Field Service Technician as a result of growing business and increased contract wins in the electricity industry. The role predominately involves installing and maintaining a large fleet of Condition Monitoring equipment for clients throughout the UK as well as carrying out site surveys and electrical testing. The equipment will typically be located within HV electrical compounds which you will be expected to travel to using company vehicles. The role is a technician-based role so continuous on-job training will be provided to allow progression to engineer

Main Responsibilities

• Installation of new condition monitoring equipment including subsystems and communications such as:
  • Partial Discharge (PD) monitors
  • Circuit Breaker condition monitoring
  • SF6 gas density monitoring
  • Transformer Dissolved Gas Analysers (DGA)
• Removal and relocation of existing systems
• Corrective maintenance
• Regular travel throughout the UK. May be opportunities elsewhere in future
• Manage and maintain spares and service equipment at the company premises
• Preparation of documentation and reports to support the field related work

Experience & Skills Required

• At least 1 years' experience installing and maintaining electrical equipment
• Minimum of HNC or equivalent in relevant engineering background
• Problem solving
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Self-starter with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Current full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Power industry experience
• Data handling, planning, analysis and reporting skills

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Overnight stay allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Opportunity for career progression
• Stimulating and empowered work environment