Offshore UPS Engineer (Batteries/Reserve Power)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced UPS engineers to join their offshore team in Scotland. This role offers a competitive base salary of up to £56,000, with additional overtime and benefits. As a UPS Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and testing UPS systems, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The position requires flexibility for offshore work, with travel and accommodation covered. Join a leading supplier in the energy solutions sector and take your career to new heights in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Up to £56,000 base salary

Overtime payments

Offshore time matched with time at home

Travel + accommodation covered

25 days holiday + statutory

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in UPS systems and offshore work is essential.
• HNC qualification or being a qualified electrician is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and breakdown response of UPS systems.
• Mentor junior engineers while working offshore.

Skills

UPS product training

Health & Safety management

Mentoring and coaching

Troubleshooting and maintenance

Education

HNC level qualification or higher

Qualified electrician

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading supplier of industrial batteries and related products. Operating within a number of industries, they are now looking to bring on experienced UPS engineers to work offshore within their Reserve Power division. With a high base salary and great overall earning potential, this would be a good opportunity for an experienced UPS Engineer looking to work offshore.

Responsibilities

1. Working offshore, around Scotland and internationally with occasional requirements onshore
2. Carrying out routine maintenance and breakdown response of UPS systems
3. Testing battery systems for conductance, discharge and internal resistance
4. Mentoring and coaching Junior/Trainee engineers whilst offshore
5. Managing your own Health & Safety, ensuring safety equipment is used when needed and reporting accidents/near accidents
6. Recommending preventative maintenance and asset replacement when required

Requirements

The company is ideally looking for an experienced engineer who has UPS product training and has experience of working offshore. They would consider candidates that haven’t worked offshore before provided they are comfortable doing so. You must hold a HNC level qualification or higher or be a qualified electrician. Candidates must be willing to spend long periods of time away from home both in the UK and internationally. In terms of location, you will ideally be based in Scotland due to the bulk of the work being in the area.

Benefits

1. Up to £56,000 base salary (depending on experience)
2. Overtime payments
3. Offshore time matched with time at home
4. Travel + accommodation covered
5. 25 days holiday + statutory
6. Pension scheme

The Company

Our client is an international supplier and manufacturer of various battery and energy solutions, operating within a number of industries including motive power, generators, renewables, and reserve power. With over 30 years’ experience in the sector, they have become one of the market leaders across the world with strong customer bases in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.