UPS Engineer

Description:

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 you will:

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 communication
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
Presentable, professional, and committed to high personal standards
A positive team player with resilience, adaptability, and a sense of humour

Salary and benefits of the UPS Engineer role

£36,000-£50,000 basic salary
Paid overtime
Company vehicle
Company mobile phone
Bonus scheme
Health Cashplan benefit
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Ongoing technical training and development
Long-term, stable employment within a growing UK business

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INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful