Trainee UPS Engineer (Batteries/Reserve Power)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of industrial batteries in the UK seeks a UPS engineer to join their Reserve Power division. This role involves installing power systems, commissioning UPS systems, and providing maintenance. Ideal candidates will have experience in electrical installations and be located near Edinburgh for regular depot visits.

Benefits

Up to £40,000 base salary

Overtime paid at time ½ Mon – Sat morning

Overtime paid at double time Sat afternoon – Sun

Company vehicle for personal use

25 days holiday + statutory

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical installations within an industrial setting.
• Field-based work experience is essential.
• Qualifications in electrical engineering are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install AC and DC power systems to UPS systems.
• Commission UPS systems and complete certification reports.
• Perform routine maintenance and respond to breakdowns.

Skills

Electrical installations

Field-based work

Health & Safety management

Education

Level 3 SVQ/NVQ in electrical engineering

HNC in electrical engineering

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading supplier of industrial batteries and related products. Operating within a number of industries, they are now looking to bring on a UPS engineer to work with clients across Scotland and the UK within their Reserve Power division. This is a great opportunity for an electrical installations engineer with a background in industrial installations looking to get into an industry with long-term opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside fully qualified UPS Engineers across Scotland
• Installing AC and DC power systems from the clients supply to the UPS systems across Scotland and the UK when required
• Commissioning of entire UPS system and completing certification reports
• Carrying out routine maintenance and breakdown response of UPS systems
• Testing battery systems for conductance, discharge and internal resistance
• Managing your own Health & Safety, ensuring safety equipment is used when needed and reporting accidents/near accidents

Requirements

The company is looking for a candidate who has experience for electrical installations within an industrial setting. It is also an essential requirement for you to have done field-based work. In terms of qualifications, a level 3 SVQ/NVQ or HNC in electrical engineering would be preferrable but they would also be open to similar qualifications. Overtime, the business will train the successful candidate to become a fully qualified UPS Engineer. In terms of location, there will be a requirement for you to travel to the depot in Edinburgh regularly so you must be based within commutable distance.

Benefits

• Up to £40,000 base salary (depending on experience)
• Overtime paid at time ½ Mon – Sat morning
• Overtime paid at double time Sat afternoon – Sun
• Company vehicle – can be used for personal use
• 25 days holiday + statutory
• Pension scheme

The Company

Our client are an international supplier and manufacturer of various battery and energy solutions, operating within a number of industries including motive power, generators, renewables and reserve power. With over 30 years’ experience in the sector, they have become one of the market leaders across the world with strong customer bases in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.