Full job descriptionPower Engineer
*Location: UK-wide (Workshop-based)
*Salary: Competitive
*Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Join a forward-thinking company that invests in your future. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a passion for the critical power sector. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career, offering hands-on fault finding, maintenance, and preparation of specialist equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Conduct planned preventative maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and modifications on critical power equipment including Loadbanks (AC/DC, Resistive & Reactive), Generators, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), UPS Systems, Transformers, Power Distribution Units (PDUs), and associated cables and connectors.
*Perform functional testing following repairs and prior to dispatch to ensure all equipment is fully operational and project-ready.
*Complete service reports, job cards, and test documentation accurately.
*Diagnose faults and troubleshoot returned equipment, implementing effective repairs.
*Work closely with operational teams to prepare and kit equipment for customer projects.
*Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workshop environment.
*Manage workshop tools and testing equipment, ensuring calibration and serviceability.
*Provide technical guidance and remote support to field-based engineers.
*Assist with spare parts procurement and stock management.
*Support loading, unloading, and inspection of returned equipment when required.
*Adhere to all company and statutory Health & Safety procedures, participate in risk assessments, and ensure PPE requirements are met.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Proven experience as a Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Workshop Engineer, or similar within critical power, power generation, or electrical engineering sectors.
*Strong electrical fault-finding skills on single and three-phase systems.
*Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
*Experience with UPS systems, Loadbanks, Transformers, Power distribution equipment, Generators, and Battery storage systems.
*Competence in using electrical test equipment, including multimeters, insulation testers, and clamp meters.
*Proactive problem-solving approach with excellent attention to detail.
*Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Qualifications:
*NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent electrical qualification.
*18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
*Testing & Inspection qualification (2391 or equivalent).
*Forklift Truck (FLT) licence.
*Understanding of Health & Safety procedures within a workshop or engineering environment.
Benefits:
*Competitive salary.
*Industry-leading training and development opportunities.
*Clear career progression opportunities.
*Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell options.
*Company pension scheme.
*Life assurance.
*Employee recognition programmes.
*Retail and lifestyle discount schemes.
*Opportunity to work with cutting-edge critical power technology in a growing sector.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced engineer looking to build a career within the critical power industry and work with a diverse range of specialist equipment, apply now to find out more about this exciting opportunity.