Service Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Service Electrical Engineer

Role Overview:

As a Service Electrical Engineer, you'll support the installation, commissioning, modification, and maintenance of Low Voltage (415V) and Medium Voltage (11kV) switchgear and related equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation: Offloading, aligning, wiring, bolting, testing (Flash, Megger, Ducter), and retrofitting switchgear.
• Pre-commissioning: Check control wiring, mechanical/electrical interlocks, and breaker functionality; input protection relay settings.
• Commissioning (SAT): Conduct full function tests, verify relay settings, and provide detailed site reports.
• Documentation: Complete reports, test certificates, timesheets, and expenses accurately and promptly.
• Communication: Maintain clear and professional verbal and written communication with clients and internal teams.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong background in electrical switchgear systems (especially in Oil & Gas/Petrochem industries).
• Skilled in testing electronic protection relays and reading schematic diagrams.
• Experience working on-site in the UK and internationally.
• ONC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence and legal right to work in the UK.
• Must be eligible for SC Clearance

Personal Qualities:

• Proactive, organised, and a problem-solver.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong team player with excellent attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Salary with location-based uplifts
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Healthcare, life assurance, and pension
• Annual bonus (performance-based, paid at Christmas)
• Cycle to work scheme & social club
• Core hours: 8am-4pm (37.5 hours/week)
• Support for personal and professional development