Service Maintenance Engineer

Gi Group; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Service Maintenance Engineer to perform on-site maintenance and troubleshooting of battery monitoring systems across the UK and Ireland. Candidates should possess electrical maintenance experience, strong knowledge of DC power systems, and a commitment to quality and safety. This full-time role requires extensive travel and offers training opportunities.

Benefits

Internal product training

Health & safety training

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in electrical maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose technical issues under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to pass a CRB check.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site planned and reactive maintenance.
• Lead installations and commissioning of equipment.
• Manage maintenance schedules for upgrades and improvements.
• Train customers on equipment usage.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Knowledge of DC power systems

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Self-motivation

Education

Electrical engineering background with relevant certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

Service Maintenance Engineer - UK & Ireland

Location: Milton Keynes (with extensive travel across UK & Ireland, occasional travel to mainland Europe) • Full-time | Field-based | Permanent

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform on-site planned and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of battery monitoring systems.
• Lead installations and commissioning of battery monitoring equipment, ensuring safety and quality compliance.
• Manage maintenance schedules and identify opportunities for system upgrades and process improvements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve technical issues and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Train customers on equipment usage and safety protocols.
• Maintain detailed records of service activities, inventory, and equipment logs.
• Support project-based work, offering technical insight and problem-solving expertise.

What You'll Bring

• 3-5 years of experience in electrical maintenance, ideally within critical facilities, data centres, or UPS/battery environments.
• Strong knowledge of DC power systems and standby battery infrastructure.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues under pressure.
• Familiarity with health & safety regulations and environmental compliance.
• Electrical engineering background with relevant certifications (ECS/CSCS card, BPSS/SC/DV clearance preferred).
• Full UK driving licence and ability to pass a CRB check.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Travel & Location

Based out of Milton Keynes office.

• Up to 95% travel across UK and Ireland with frequent overnight stays.
• Occasional travel to mainland Europe.

Soft Skills

• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and customer service orientation.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and safety.

Training Provided

• Internal product training
• Health & safety training

Application Support

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

Company & Privacy

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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