Service Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled HV and LV Service Engineer to maintain electrical distribution equipment. This role involves performing maintenance and testing on switchgear and transformers, conducting site risk assessments, and documenting work results. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in electrical safety and strong communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and encourages growth through various health and wellbeing support options, competitive salary, and an inclusive culture that fosters innovation. If you're ready to make an impact in the electrification and automation sectors, apply today!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus Scheme

28 Days Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Employee Share Ownership Programme

Health & Wellbeing Support

Gym Flex

Shopping & Dining Discounts

Learning Portal

Qualifications

• Experience in installing and maintaining switchgear and transformers.
• Good understanding of electrical safety and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and test electrical equipment, including switchgear and transformers.
• Document test results and assist in customer training activities.

Skills

Electrical Safety Principles

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Risk Assessment

Teamwork

Education

ONC or Equivalent

Tools

Switchgear

Transformers

Job description

HV and LV Service Engineer

Your Mission: Maintenance of LV and HV electrical distribution equipment.

Your Responsibilities:

1. Perform the following on switchgear, transformers, and related equipment between the voltage range of 400v - 33kv:

• Maintenance of electrical equipment
• Testing of associated protection devices

Perform site risk assessments and assist in producing method statements.

Document test results and produce site work reports.

Contribute to the formulation of offers for site activities.

Assist with works tests when necessary.

Contribute to customer training activities.

Promote the Company's service activities, identify and pursue business opportunities.

Participate in the On-Call rota system.

About You:

• Have previous working experience of installing, basic commissioning, and maintaining switchgear.
• Have experience of working alone and as part of a team at UK, overseas, and offshore locations.
• Hold a full driving license and passport.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Have good interpersonal skills.
• Be well grounded in shop floor assembly and test techniques.
• Be well grounded in the principles & application of electrical safety from the risks associated with live HV networks.
• Demonstrate appropriate underpinning knowledge in the form of academic qualifications (e.g. ONC) or relevant experience.

What we offer you: Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future.

We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability.

Apply now: Please submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. You know about us, so let us learn about you! Apply today.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.