UPS Engineer

Astute''s Power Team is partnering with a leading provider of uninterruptible power supplies and generator solutions to recruit a UPS Engineer for its UK-wide service team.

The strategically important UPS Engineer role comes with a salary of -40,00055,000 (depending on experience), company van, pension, overtime opportunities, door-to-door pay, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

If you''re a UPS Engineer looking to work for an organisation that values expertise, integrity, and long-term development, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the UPS Engineer role

Reporting to the Service Manager you will:

• Attend customer sites for planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, testing, and repairs on UPS systems, batteries, switchgear, control systems, and associated equipment.
• Carry out load bank testing, site surveys, and inspections of standby power equipment.
• Install and commission UPS and battery systems, as well as support wider installation projects.
• Perform battery impedance testing and replacements.
• Provide breakdown response, diagnosis, and resolution for critical power systems.
• Supervise electricians and apprentices on-site during installation and maintenance.
• Assist the sales team with technical estimates for quotations.
• Support project managers in delivering contracts on time and within budget.
• Train junior engineers in UPS maintenance and safe operation.
• Identify and report additional work opportunities during site visits.
• Complete electrical testing and associated documentation.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Electrical Engineering qualifications (18th Edition or equivalent).
• Proven experience in UPS servicing and installation.
• Knowledge of generator control systems (desirable).
• Commissioning and switchgear experience (desirable).
• CSCS / ECS card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel nationally and stay away when required (expenses paid).

Personal skills

The UPS Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Technically skilled with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Confident in supervising others and providing guidance.
• Able to work independently and within a team.
• Flexible and prepared to travel to support customer needs.
• Strong in communication, with the ability to liaise effectively with customers, engineers, and sales teams.

Salary and benefits of the UPS Engineer role

• Salary: -40,00055,000 per annum (negotiable, depending on experience).
• Door-to-door pay.
• Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:00 (with flexible start/finish times).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days in total).
• Company van provided.
• Pension scheme.
• Overtime available.

INDPOW

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