Industrial Electrical Technician

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of uninterruptible power solutions in the UK is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Technician. This role involves maintenance of UPS systems, installation projects, and supervision of junior engineers. Candidates should have relevant electrical engineering qualifications and experience in servicing UPS systems. Competitive salary of £38,000–£45,000, company van, and various benefits included.

Benefits

Company van provided

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in UPS servicing and installation.
• Knowledge of generator control systems is desirable.
• Willingness to travel nationally and stay away when required.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites for planned maintenance and repairs.
• Install and commission UPS and battery systems.
• Train junior engineers in UPS maintenance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering qualifications (18th Edition or equivalent)

Proven experience in UPS servicing and installation

Knowledge of generator control systems

Supervising skills

Problem-solving abilities

Strong communication

Education

Electrical Engineering qualifications

Tools

CSCS / ECS card

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).

Benefits:

• 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.