Service Engineer

Hudson Shribman; Branston; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a skilled Service Engineer for commissioning and servicing high-performance electrical equipment in Branston, UK. This role involves regular travel across the UK and Europe, performing electrical testing and supporting critical infrastructure. Candidates should have qualifications like NVQ Level 3 and experience in electrical testing. Attractive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company credit card

Mobile phone, laptop, iPad provided

Qualifications

• Experience in servicing and commissioning electrical equipment.
• Ability to perform resistance/insulation checks and live load testing.
• Comfortable working on-site and with customers.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and commission load bank systems.
• Document findings and produce detailed client reports.
• Provide remote technical support for urgent breakdowns.

Skills

Understanding of electrical drawings

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Safety training

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation/Maintenance

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)

ECS card

Electrical Test & Inspect

IOSH or similar safety training

Job description

Overview

Service Engineer - Electrical

A specialist engineering firm is seeking a skilled and flexible Service Engineer to support the commissioning, servicing, and fault resolution of high-performance electrical equipment used in power testing applications. This is a hands-on role with regular travel across the UK and Europe, supporting industries such as data centres, utilities, marine, and energy.

About the Role:

You'll be working on Electrical test equipment designed to simulate electrical loads for testing generators, UPS systems, and other critical infrastructure. These systems range from compact resistive units to large containerised reactive setups, often deployed in high-stakes environments where reliability is non-negotiable.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and commission load bank systems on customer sites and in-house
• Perform electrical testing, resistance/insulation checks, and live load testing
• Document findings and produce detailed client reports
• Provide remote technical support for urgent breakdowns
• Assist with product development and warranty investigations
• Occasional soldering, PCB programming, and urgent parts assembly

Travel & Flexibility

• UK-based with regular short trips into Europe (2-3 per month, typically 3 days)
• Occasional longer projects (up to 10 days)
• Weekend work may be required
• All travel time paid hourly; nights away paid at 12 hours minimum

Package

• Hourly rate: £18-£20/hr
• Weekday overtime: Time x1.5 after 8 hours, Time x2 after 14 hours
• Saturday: Time x1.5 | Sunday: Time x2
• 25 days annual leave
• Company credit card, mobile phone, laptop, and iPad provided

Preferred Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation/Maintenance
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
• ECS card
• Electrical Test & Inspect
• IOSH or similar safety training

What We're Looking For

• Strong understanding of electrical drawings and wiring standards
• Able to work independently and meet time-critical deadlines
• Professional, well-presented, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working solo on international sites

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who thrives on variety, travel, and technical challenge—working with industry-leading equipment in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment