Power Engineer
Reed · Birmingham, England ·
Job Description Power 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.