Senior Field Service Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Field Service Engineer in Slough. This role involves leading installation and maintenance of electrical systems across the UK, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering, along with at least five years of experience in critical environments. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems is essential. A full UK driving license is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in electrical maintenance within critical facilities or data centres.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Familiarity with health & safety standards required.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance, installation, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues.
• Coordinate with vendors and clients for service delivery.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

DC Electrical Systems

UPS Systems

Battery Systems

Power Distribution

Switchgear Maintenance

Generator Systems

Preventive Maintenance

Predictive Maintenance

Electrical Troubleshooting

Load Bank Testing

Equipment Calibration

PAT Testing

Ladder Inspections

Site Surveys

System Commissioning

Education

Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

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).

Desired Skills and Experience

• Electrical Engineering
• DC Electrical Systems
• UPS Systems
• Battery Systems
• Power Distribution
• Switchgear Maintenance
• Generator Systems
• Preventive Maintenance
• Predictive Maintenance
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Load Bank Testing
• Equipment Calibration
• PAT Testing
• Ladder Inspections
• Site Surveys
• System Commissioning

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

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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