Service Engineer

Systems Inc; Watford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading name in critical power protection is looking for a skilled Service Engineer to join their field-based service team. You will work with power systems, requiring a strong background in electrical engineering and hands-on repair skills. The role involves nationwide travel, overtime, and various rewards, including a high base salary and additional allowances.

Benefits

Company van for personal use

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension and private medical scheme

All PPE, tools, and test equipment provided

Qualifications

• Must have ONC, HNC, or HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Experience with rotating machines and electronic systems.
• Comfortable with practical hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Commission, service, maintain, and repair power protection systems.
• Work with UPS systems and interpret electrical schematics.
• Travel across the UK and Europe as needed.

Skills

Fault-finding

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

ONC, HNC, HND in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

MS Office

Job description

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About The Company

A leading name in critical power protection is looking for an experienced and technically minded Customer Service Engineer to join their field-based service team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in electrical or electronic engineering who is passionate about hands-on work, fault-finding, and delivering outstanding service.

This is not a 95 role youll need flexibility, a proactive attitude, and the willingness to travel across the UK (and occasionally Europe), including overnight stays and some night/weekend work.

Service Engineer The Rewards

• High Base Salary + 15% shift allowance
• Overtime paid at 1.25x after 10 hours per day, and for work done 22:0006:00 or on rest days
• On-call allowance of £45/day
• Company van (available for personal use, fully expensed under HMRC rules)
• 5 from 7 day working pattern (including alternate weekends)
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays + discretionary Christmas leave
• All PPE, tools, and test equipment provided
• Company pension and private medical scheme (after qualifying period)
• Fully expensed company credit card and paid business expenses
  
  

Service Engineer Requirements

• ONC, HNC, HND, or equivalent in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (ideally with power electronics focus)
• Strong understanding of rotating machines (synchronous/asynchronous motors), logic/regulator systems, rectifiers, and inverters
• Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills
• Computer literate (MS Office, directory navigation)
• Practical technical skills and experience using tools and electrical test equipment (DVMs, clamp meters, insulation testers, oscilloscopes)
• Must be a British-born citizen due to security clearance requirements
• Clean, full UK driving licence
  
  

Service Engineer Responsibilities

• Commission, service, maintain, repair, and occasionally modify a wide range of power protection systems
• Work with rotary and static UPS systems, diesel-powered and kinetic energy storage systems, and 400Hz aircraft ground power equipment
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Maintain and manage company tools, vehicle, and documentation to high standards
• Be on call as part of a rotating 24/7 engineer schedule (approximately every 710 weeks)
• Communicate effectively with customers and head office to ensure excellent service delivery
• Must be comfortable with nationwide travel and occasional European visits
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends and nights
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Repair and Maintenance

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