UPS Electrical Engineer

Axiom Personnel Ltd; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Company vehicle

Healthcare

Overtime

Ongoing training

Job summary

Axiom Personnel Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced UPS Electrical Engineer for field-based assignments at client sites.

You will install, commission and test UPS systems, battery banks and associated equipment, carry out preventive maintenance, troubleshoot faults and prepare clear service reports and documentation.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds 2365 or equivalent).
• Current 18th Edition BS 7671 and inspection/testing qualification desirable.
• Experience installing, commissioning, maintaining and repairing UPS systems.
• Knowledge of three-phase power, battery systems, static switches and bypass arrangements.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and prepare service reports and documentation.
• Strong customer-facing skills and ability to work independently on client sites.
• Full UK driving licence; willingness to travel and some nights away.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and test UPS systems and battery banks to specification.
• Carry out preventive maintenance visits and battery/load bank testing.
• Attend reactive call-outs, diagnose faults and restore systems with minimal downtime.
• Provide out-of-hours cover as part of the rota.
• Complete accurate service reports, test certificates and job documentation on attendance.
• Adhere to RAMS, permits to work and safe isolation procedures.
• Maintain company vehicle, tools and test equipment; advise on upgrades where applicable.
• Mentor junior engineers and support projects teams as required.

Skills

Electrical qualification

UPS systems experience

Three-phase power

Battery systems

Static switches

Bypass arrangements

Paralleling arrangements

Fault-finding

Load bank testing

17th/18th edition BS 7671

2391 inspection

LV switchgear

Generator/ATS experience

Electrical schematics

Service reports

RAMS & permits

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

CSCS/IPAF/PASMA

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds 2365

HNC/HND/degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ECS card

Safe isolation competence

Job description

UPS Electrical Engineer - Hybrid Working

Due to expansion our client is looking to recruit an experienced UPS Electrical Engineer.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds 2365 or equivalent, HNC/HND/degree in electrical engineering desirable)
• Proven experience installing, commissioning, maintaining and repairing UPS systems.
• Strong knowledge of three-phase power, battery systems, static switches, bypass and paralleling arrangements
• Experience fault-finding to component level and carrying out load bank and battery testing
• Current 18th Edition BS 7671 and inspection and testing qualification (2391 or equivalent) desirable
• Working knowledge of LV switchgear and distribution; generator and ATS experience a benefit
• Ability to read electrical schematics and prepare accurate service reports and commissioning documentation
• Strong customer-facing skills and ability to work independently on client sites
• Full UK driving licence; willingness to travel, possibly work away and take part in the out-of-hours rota
• Valid ECS card, safe isolation competence and CSCS/IPAF/PASMA as applicable; manufacturer training certificates desirable

Work place location & working hours

Field based, covering customer sites; some travel and nights away.

Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (40 hours per week), plus participation in the out-of-hours call-out rota.

Overtime available when required, subject to confirmation. Office days will be required.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Install, commission and test UPS systems, battery banks and associated electrical equipment to specification and standards
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance visits and battery and load bank testing
• Attend reactive call-outs, diagnose and repair faults, and restore systems with minimum customer downtime
• Provide out-of-hours emergency cover as part of the rota
• Complete accurate service reports, test certificates and job documentation on the day of attendance
• Comply with health and safety requirements, RAMS, permits to work and safe isolation procedures
• Maintain issued company vehicle, tools, test equipment and electronics
• Advise customers on system condition, remedial works and upgrade opportunities, and flag sales leads to the sales team
• Support and mentor junior engineers and assist the projects team as required
• Undertake manufacturer and compliance training to keep skills and certifications current

In return for your skills our client is offering a competitive salary, pension, ongoing training. overtime, company vehicle, healthcare (after qualifying period)