Service Engineer

Service Engineer - Power Systems - UK (Field Based) - £65,000 OTE About the company A leading name in critical power protection is looking for an experienced and technically minded Customer Service Engineer to join their field-based service team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in electrical or electronic engineering who is passionate about hands-on work, fault-finding, and delivering outstanding service.This is not a 9-5 role - you’ll need flexibility, a proactive attitude, and the willingness to travel across the UK (and occasionally Europe), including overnight stays and some night/weekend work. Service Engineer - The Rewards High Base Salary 15% shift allowance Overtime paid at 1.25x after 10 hours per day, and for work done 22:00-06:00 or on rest days On-call allowance of £45/day Company van (available for personal use, fully expensed under HMRC rules) 5 from 7 day working pattern (including alternate weekends) 20 days annual leave bank holidays discretionary Christmas leave All PPE, tools, and test equipment provided Company pension and private medical scheme (after qualifying period) Fully expensed company credit card and paid business expenses Service Engineer - Requirements ONC, HNC, HND, or equivalent in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (ideally with power electronics focus) Strong understanding of rotating machines (synchronous/asynchronous motors), logic/regulator systems, rectifiers, and inverters Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills Computer literate (MS Office, directory navigation) Practical technical skills and experience using tools and electrical test equipment (DVMs, clamp meters, insulation testers, oscilloscopes) Must be a British-born citizen due to security clearance requirements Clean, full UK driving licence Service Engineer - Responsibilities Commission, service, maintain, repair, and occasionally modify a wide range of power protection systems Work with rotary and static UPS systems, diesel-powered and kinetic energy storage systems, and 400Hz aircraft ground power equipment Interpret and work from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams Maintain and manage company tools, vehicle, and documentation to high standards Be on call as part of a rotating 24/7 engineer schedule (approximately every 7-10 weeks) Communicate effectively with customers and head office to ensure excellent service delivery Must be comfortable with nationwide travel and occasional European visits Willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends and nights About Us Detail2Recruitment acts as an employment agency in respect of this position. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications. For information on how we use your personal information, please refer to detail2recruitment privacy policy

Location: Watford, GB

Posted Date: 5/2/2025