UPS Engineer
Astute People · Birmingham, England ·
Astute's Power Team is working alongside a well-established UK standby power specialist to recruit a UPS Engineer for a field-based role covering an assigned UK region. The UPS Engineer position comes with a salary of £36,000-£50,000, paid overtime, company vehicle, bonus scheme, and strong long-term development opportunities within a financially stable, family-run organisation.
If you're a UPS Engineer looking to work for a business that values integrity, long-term employment, and professional standards, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the UPS Engineer role Reporting to the Operators Manager
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Servicing, maintaining, and inspecting UPS systems across a wide power range (5kVA to 1MVA) to ensure reliable operation of critical power infrastructure Diagnosing faults and providing effective on-site repair solutions during both planned and reactive maintenance visits Carrying out remedial works including battery replacements, component changes, and minor to major system overhauls Acting as a first-response engineer for breakdowns, restoring systems to operational status in a timely and professional manner Supporting a mix of scheduled maintenance, corrective works, and reactive callouts, including participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota Completing clear and accurate service reports, documenting findings, actions taken, and recommendations Working closely with internal teams and customers to deliver a high standard of service and minimise system downtime Maintaining excellent health & safety, housekeeping, and professional standards while representing the business on customer sites Travelling primarily within an assigned region, with occasional wider UK travel as required Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Proven experience as a UPS Maintenance / Service Engineer Strong fault-finding capability on electrical power systems Experience working on a range of UPS manufacturers and capacities Full UK driving licence Right to live and work in the UK Willingness to travel and stay away from home occasionally Personal skills The UPS Engineer role would suit someone who is: Self-motivated and able to work independently in a field-based role Trustworthy and comfortable operating with minimal supervision Customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills Confident in written and verbal comm...