Service Engineer

Systems Inc; Watford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Service Engineer to join their dynamic field-based team. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge power protection systems. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical or electronic engineering, with hands-on experience in fault-finding and maintenance. Flexibility is key, as the position involves nationwide travel and occasional European visits. Join a company that values outstanding service and technical expertise, and enjoy a range of benefits, including a company van and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Company Van

Private Medical Scheme

Company Pension

20 Days Annual Leave

Overtime Pay

On-Call Allowance

Fully Expensed Company Credit Card

All PPE and Tools Provided

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical or electronic engineering with a focus on power electronics.
• Strong understanding of rotating machines and logic/regulator systems.
• Must have a clean UK driving license and be a British-born citizen.

Responsibilities

• Commission, service, maintain, and repair power protection systems.
• Work with UPS systems and 400Hz aircraft ground power equipment.
• Be on call as part of a rotating 24/7 engineer schedule.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Fault-Finding

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Practical Technical Skills

Computer Literacy (MS Office)

Education

ONC in Electrical Engineering

HNC in Electrical Engineering

HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DVMs

Clamp Meters

Insulation Testers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Service Engineer - Power Systems - UK (Field Based) - £65,000 + OTE

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 9–5 role – you’ll 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 22:00–06:00 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 7–10 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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