UPS Electrical Engineer

UPS Electrical Engineer

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 | Hybrid Working | Field-Based Role

We are looking for an experienced UPS Electrical Engineer to join a growing team, responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of UPS systems and associated electrical equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrical engineer with strong technical knowledge and a customer-focused approach, looking to work across a variety of client sites with opportunities for overtime, training and career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission and test UPS systems, battery banks and associated electrical equipment.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, battery testing and load bank testing.

• Attend reactive call-outs, diagnose faults and complete repairs to minimise customer downtime.

• Provide emergency out-of-hours support as part of a call-out rota.

• Complete accurate service reports, test certificates and commissioning documentation.

• Follow all health and safety procedures, including RAMS, permits to work and safe isolation.

• Advise customers on system performance, remedial works and potential upgrades.

• Maintain company vehicles, tools and test equipment.

• Support and mentor junior engineers and assist the projects team when required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Recognised electrical qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds 2365 or equivalent.

• Proven experience installing, commissioning, maintaining and repairing UPS systems.

• Strong knowledge of three-phase power, battery systems, static switches, bypass systems and paralleling arrangements.

• Experience in fault-finding, load bank testing and battery testing.

• Ability to read electrical schematics and produce accurate technical reports.

• Knowledge of LV switchgear and electrical distribution; generator and ATS experience would be advantageous.

• 18th Edition BS 7671 and Inspection & Testing (2391 or equivalent) desirable.

• Valid ECS card and competence in safe isolation.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, stay away overnight and participate in an out-of-hours rota.

• CSCS, IPAF, PASMA and manufacturer training certificates are advantageous, where applicable.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum.

• Working pattern: Hybrid, with field-based work at customer sites and some office attendance required.

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hours per week).

• Overtime opportunities, subject to business requirements.

• Travel and occasional overnight stays required.

• Ongoing manufacturer and compliance training.