Industrial Electrical Technician

Astute People; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of power solutions is seeking an Industrial Electrical Technician to join its UK service team. The role involves servicing and installing uninterruptible power supplies and requires electrical engineering qualifications along with experience in UPS systems. A competitive salary package is offered, including a company van and benefits like overtime and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Company van

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• CSCS / ECS card required.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Willingness to travel nationally and stay away when required.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites for maintenance and repairs on UPS systems.
• Carry out load bank testing and inspections of standby power equipment.
• Install and commission UPS and battery systems.
• Provide breakdown response for critical power systems.
• Supervise electricians and apprentices during projects.
• Train junior engineers in UPS maintenance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering qualifications (18th Edition or equivalent)

Experience in UPS servicing and installation

Problem-solving abilities

Supervisory skills

Strong communication

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification

Tools

Generator control systems knowledge

Commissioning experience

Switchgear experience

Job description

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading provider of uninterruptible power supplies and generator solutions to recruit an Industrial Electrical Technician for its UK-wide service team.

The strategically important Industrial Electrical Technician role comes with a salary of £38,000-£45,000 (depending on experience), company van, pension, overtime opportunities, door-to-door pay, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Responsibilities and duties of the Industrial Electrical Technician role

Reporting to the Service Manager you will:

• Attend customer sites for planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, testing, and repairs on UPS systems, batteries, switchgear, control systems, and associated equipment.
• Carry out load bank testing, site surveys, and inspections of standby power equipment.
• Install and commission UPS and battery systems, as well as support wider installation projects.
• Perform battery impedance testing and replacements.
• Provide breakdown response, diagnosis, and resolution for critical power systems.
• Supervise electricians and apprentices on-site during installation and maintenance.
• Assist the sales team with technical estimates for quotations.
• Support project managers in delivering contracts on time and within budget.
• Train junior engineers in UPS maintenance and safe operation.
• Identify and report additional work opportunities during site visits.
• Complete electrical testing and associated documentation.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Electrical Engineering qualifications (18th Edition or equivalent).
• Proven experience in UPS servicing and installation.
• Knowledge of generator control systems (desirable).
• Commissioning and switchgear experience (desirable).
• CSCS / ECS card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel nationally and stay away when required (expenses paid).

Personal skills

The Industrial Electrical Technician role would suit someone who is:

• Technically skilled with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Confident in supervising others and providing guidance.
• Able to work independently and within a team.
• Flexible and prepared to travel to support customer needs.
• Strong in communication, with the ability to liaise effectively with customers, engineers, and sales teams.

Salary and benefits of the Industrial Electrical Technician role

Salary: £38,000-£45,000 per annum (negotiable, depending on experience).

Door-to-door pay.

Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:00 (with flexible start/finish times).

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days in total).

Company van provided.

Pension scheme.

Overtime available.

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.