UPS Field Service Engineer

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a technician responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of UPS systems and associated power equipment across customer sites nationwide. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical engineering, practical experience with UPS systems, and a full UK driving licence. The role involves performing site surveys and providing customer support, with travel UK-wide and occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with UPS systems (APC, Riello, Eaton, Vertiv, etc.).
• Strong electrical engineering background; capable of reading electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of AC/DC systems, battery types, and power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service, and repair single/three-phase UPS systems.
• Carry out PPM, battery testing, load bank testing, and fault diagnostics.
• Perform site surveys, RAMS, and technical reporting.

Skills

Experience working with UPS systems

Electrical engineering background

Knowledge of AC/DC systems

Competent with electrical test equipment

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical or equivalent

17th/18th Edition (BS 7671)

UPS manufacturer training

Job description

Role Overview

Responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of UPS systems and associated power equipment across customer sites nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service, and repair single/three-phase UPS systems.
• Carry out PPM, battery testing, load bank testing, and fault diagnostics.
• Perform site surveys, RAMS, and technical reporting.
• Provide onsite customer support and technical advice.
• Travel UK-wide with occasional overnight stays; participate in on-call rota.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working with UPS systems (APC, Riello, Eaton, Vertiv, etc.).
• Strong electrical engineering background; capable of reading electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of AC/DC systems, battery types, and power distribution.
• Competent with electrical test equipment.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical or equivalent.
• 17th/18th Edition (BS 7671).
• UPS manufacturer training.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Customer-focused, professional attitude