Service Engineer - Ups

Schneider Electric; Slough; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

28 days leave

Pension

Employee Ownership

Wellbeing support

Gym flex

Open Talent Market

Discounts

Learning Portal

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a UPS Service Engineer to join our UK field team in London and Slough. You will commission, maintain and repair UPS equipment, travel to client sites, supervise installation contractors, and provide professional technical support.

A valid UK driving license is mandatory; the role requires 2–5 years UPS experience, a technical bachelor, and strong knowledge of electrical/electronic systems.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of UPS or similar power systems experience.
• Bachelor-level technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of electricity and electronics.
• Safety-focused with clean safety record.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic computer literacy.
• Good understanding of Schneider Electric products.

Responsibilities

• Perform start-up, commissioning, preventive and corrective maintenance on UPS equipment.
• Lead on-site tasks and supervise installation contractors.
• Provide on-site and phone consulting to customers.
• Document site visits and manage projects/installations.
• Coordinate with service partners, sales, and support teams.
• Ensure safety policies and cybersecurity compliance.
• Be available for 7x24 field service when assigned.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and upgrades.

Skills

UPS experience

Electrical knowledge

MS Office

Safety mindset

Schneider Electric knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Job description

UPS Service Engineer Internal job title - Generalist Service Representative II Location: London, Slough, South East UK Please note that possession of a valid UK driving license is a mandatory requirement for this role, as it involves frequent travel and client visits.

Your Mission: As an original equipment manufacturer of critical power products, the position will be accountable for working within critical power environments for large organisations, across a wide customer base, demonstrating excellent communication and complete ownership of given tasks. These tasks will include commissioning and start-up on new installed equipment, maintenance, service, and repair activities on a variety of different UPS solutions. Product training will be given in our academy and access to internal software and applications, you will be expected to utilise technical literature including schematic diagrams, service and maintenance manuals and installation guidelines to complete works to a high standard, following process and working within a team environment covering emergency call out. The main departments you will be working with are: Service coordination, Technical support, Project manager and account teams etc. You will be required to manage onsite activities and supervise installation contractors to ensure best practice. This position is responsible to provide professional services for Schneider Electric customers and technical support/training for service partners, including technical site analysis to resolve customer issues and to perform field service duties on Schneider Electric‘s complete range of electrical distribution products and solutions. Proactively identify and communicate onsite opportunities for additional services, upgrades, or solutions that enhance customer operations and align with Schneider Electric offerings. Test and measurement equipment, knowledge of electrical and electronic codes, and in-depth knowledge of electrical and electronic principals is required. A high level of customer service skills is required as well as the ability to perform troubleshooting.

Your daily task and responsibilities:

• Perform Start-up/Commissioning, Preventive Maintenance and Corrective/Unscheduled Maintenance on all Schneider Electric Secure Power UPS equipment.
• Participate and lead in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Perform consulting services at customer sites as well as over the phone.
• Work with customers, contractors, service partners, other members of the team, Sales Partners, Tech Support, and Manager to resolve escalated problems.
• Document all required information for each site visit performed.
• Manage installation projects as well as unit replacement when necessary.
• Properly document, label, and return all defective parts utilized in the repair of Schneider Electric equipment to the designated disposal/repair location.
• Educate Schneider Electric customers on basic operation of their equipment. Inform customers of issues which they may have experience with their equipment in a way which is beneficial to the customer as well as Schneider Electric.
• Must comply with all safety policies, practices, procedures, and cybersecurity.
• 7x24 Field Service availability when assigned.
• Proactively identify and communicate onsite opportunities for additional services, upgrades, or solutions that enhance customer operations and align with Schneider Electric offerings.

Who you are?

• 2-5 years’ experience within UPS industry or similar.
• Professional technical bachelor or equivalent by experience.
• Knowledge of electricity/electronics.
• Safety mindset.
• Very good knowledge of MS Office and being computer literate.
• Good understanding of Schneider Electric.

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme
• 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
• 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, 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.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this UK based position, the expected pay range is GBP 41, - GBP 61, per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives.

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.

This position will be posted until filled.