Service Engineer

Permanent Futures Limited; Staincross; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Service Engineer to maintain and enhance power distribution systems across manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing faults, and ensuring electrical supply reliability. Ideal candidates will have experience with LV/HV systems, strong problem-solving skills, and relevant electrical qualifications. Competitive compensation and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with industrial or manufacturing power distribution systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Excellent ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive maintenance on LV and HV power distribution equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimize downtime.
• Provide on-site technical support to production and engineering teams.

Skills

Fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Knowledge of regulatory standards

Problem-solving skills

Education

HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3+ in Electrical Engineering

Time-served Electrical Engineering apprenticeship

18th Edition (BS 7671) qualification

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Service Engineer to support, maintain and enhance power distribution systems across our manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring electrical supply reliability, responding rapidly to faults, and delivering continuous improvement initiatives that support safe, efficient and uninterrupted production.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Technical Support

• Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on LV and HV power distribution equipment, including switchgear, MCCs, distribution boards and UPS systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults quickly to minimise downtime.
• Carry out inspections, testing and condition monitoring to ensure compliance with electrical safety standards.
• Provide on‑site technical support to production and engineering teams.
• Support the safe energisation and de‑energisation of plant equipment for maintenance activities.
• Ensure power quality and system stability through monitoring, analysis and corrective action.
• Assist in power system upgrades, plant expansions and commissioning of new equipment.
• Recommend improvements to electrical distribution systems to enhance safety, reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with external contractors, OEMs and engineering partners when required.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, inspections, test results and remedial actions.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working with industrial or manufacturing power distribution systems.
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills across LV/HV systems.
• Experience with switchgear, transformers, MCCs, control panels and protection devices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and electrical safety practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work under time pressure.

Qualifications

• Time‑served Electrical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent.
• HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3+ in Electrical Engineering (or similar).
• 18th Edition (BS 7671) qualification.
• HV authorisation preferred but not essential (training can be provided).