Service Engineer

Astute''s Nuclear Team is partnering with Capula, a leading provider of operational technology and digital transformation solutions, to recruit a VFC Service Engineer to support customers across the UK.

The VFC Service Engineer role comes with a competitive salary, flexible working, private healthcare, pension, life assurance, and excellent opportunities for professional development.

If you''re an experienced Service Engineer with a background in power electronics, UPS, VFC systems, or industrial electrical equipment, and you''re looking to join a business delivering critical projects across energy, renewables, water, and manufacturing, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the VFC Service Engineer role
Reporting to the Service Manager, you will:

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, testing, and fault diagnosis on VFC systems and associated equipment.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive service activities in line with customer requirements and company procedures.
• Carry out live working activities safely and in accordance with applicable standards.
• Produce accurate service reports and complete all required documentation.
• Provide technical support to customers both remotely and on-site.
• Participate in a 24/7 emergency call-out and technical support rota.
• Troubleshoot faults, identify root causes, and escalate complex technical issues where required.
• Deliver a high level of customer service while maintaining strong working relationships with clients.

We are looking for someone with the following:

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years'' experience as a Service Engineer or Service Technician within power electronics, Variable Frequency Converters (VFC), UPS systems, or a similar industry.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical and electronic systems.
• Experience working within Health & Safety and Quality Management systems.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites.

The VFC Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• A proactive and customer-focused engineer with a service-first approach.
• An excellent communicator, comfortable working with customers and colleagues at all levels.
• Organised with strong time management and problem-solving abilities.
• Calm under pressure and able to work independently when required.
• Committed to delivering high-quality service while meeting performance and cost targets.

Salary and benefits of the VFC Service Engineer role

• Competitive salary.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working.
• Company pension.
• Private healthcare.
• Life assurance.
• Lifestyle screening.
• Salary sacrifice scheme.
• Mental health assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Green car scheme.
• Professional development support, including funded professional memberships and support towards IEng/CEng status.

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