Senior UPS Field Engineer

Astute People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power protection solutions provider is seeking a Senior UPS Field Service Engineer to cover the South of England. This role offers a competitive salary up to £65,000, a company vehicle, private healthcare, and generous holiday entitlement. Candidates should have relevant field service experience, strong technical knowledge, and a full UK driving licence. This position focuses on installation, repair, and client relations in a customer-oriented environment.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Private healthcare

Generous holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus

Full training on UPS technology

Qualifications

• Previous field service experience in UPS or related power/electrical sectors.
• Competence with electrical measuring equipment and tools.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and test single and three-phase UPS systems.
• Carry out workshop and field repairs, preventative maintenance, and battery inspections/testing.
• Identify opportunities for system upgrades while on-site.

Skills

Customer-focused

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills in electrical engineering

Commercial awareness

Team player

Education

Qualified Electrician/Electrical Engineer (Level 3/4 or above)

Tools

Electrical measuring equipment

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading power protection solutions provider, known for its commitment to technical excellence and professional development, to recruit a Senior UPS Field Service Engineer to cover the South of England.

This strategically important Senior UPS Field Service Engineer role comes with a competitive salary of up to £65,000, overtime, a company vehicle, private healthcare, pension, and excellent holiday entitlement.

If you're a Senior UPS Field Service Engineer looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity, customer satisfaction, and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

• Reporting to the Service and Compliance Manager, you will:
• Install, commission, and test single and three-phase UPS systems.
• Carry out workshop and field repairs, preventative maintenance, and battery inspections/testing.
• Complete site surveys and prepare clear reports for sales and project teams.
• Produce and follow site-specific risk assessments and method statements.
• Identify opportunities for system upgrades, maintenance contracts, or replacements while on-site.
• Accurately complete all company and customer paperwork and administration.
• Take part in the 24/7 on-call rota, providing technical support and site call-outs when required.

Professional qualifications

• Previous field service experience in UPS, switchgear, IPS, SCADA, or related power/electrical sectors.
• Qualified Electrician/Electrical Engineer (Level 3/4 or above - HNC, HND, NVQ preferred).
• Strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills in electrical/electronic engineering.
• Competence with electrical measuring equipment and tools.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal skills

• The Senior UPS Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:
• Highly customer-focused, with strong communication skills.
• Commercially aware and able to recognise opportunities.
• Willing to travel and stay away from home (typically one week per month).
• Honest, reliable, and able to work with integrity.
• A strong team player who shares knowledge and supports colleagues.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive base salary + overtime
• Fully expensed hybrid company car or van
• Private pension scheme with generous company contribution
• Private healthcare scheme
• Discretionary bonus (linked to performance)
• 23 days' holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Full training on the latest UPS technology
• On-call and working-away allowances
• Company laptop and mobile phone

INDPOW

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. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.