Senior Field Service Engineer

GI Group Main Account; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Senior Field Service Engineer for a full-time position based in the UK, with frequent work in Slough. The role involves maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of electrical systems in critical environments. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience, particularly with DC electrical systems. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical maintenance within critical facilities or data centres.
• Familiarity with health & safety standards and preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform maintenance, installation, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues to minimise downtime.
• Coordinate with vendors and clients to ensure seamless service delivery.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

DC electrical systems knowledge

Problem-solving under pressure

Education

Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (e.g., XERO)

Job description

Overview

Senior Field Service Engineer - UK. Travel: 100% field-based, UK travel with a significant portion of work in Slough plus some European trips. Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and perform maintenance, installation, and commissioning of electrical systems in critical environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues to minimise downtime.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and clients to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Conduct site surveys, training sessions, load bank testing, and system acceptance.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support root cause analysis for continuous improvement.
• Promote safety, compliance, and operational excellence across all activities.

What You\'ll Bring

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5+ years\' experience in electrical maintenance within critical facilities or data centres.
• Strong background in DC electrical systems, including UPS systems, batteries, generators, switchgear, and power distribution.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Familiarity with health & safety standards and preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively under pressure.

Scope & Coverage

• UK: Full responsibility for service delivery and system performance, with frequent work in Slough.
• Europe: Occasional support and leadership on select projects.

Tech & Tools

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with ERP systems and financial tools (e.g., XERO).

Other Requirements

• Full UK driving license.
• Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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