Field Service Engineer

Role: Field Service Engineer

Location: Liverpool – with travel

Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience

We are seeking a versatile and hands-on Field Service Engineer to join our expanding service team based in Liverpool.

You will deliver a broad range of engineering services across the UK and, where required, internationally, including offshore and marine sectors. The role combines workshop-based preparation and refurbishment with on-site service, fault investigation, and system commissioning.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct service, maintenance, life extension, upgrades, and commissioning of electrical switchgear and related equipment
• Prepare, test, and refurbish systems in the workshop for deployment
• Respond to technical queries from customers, providing practical and professional support
• Undertake pre-mobilisation planning, including risk assessments, method statements, and job preparation
• Execute fault-finding, breakdown investigations, and repair of switchgear systems
• Perform protection relay testing, upgrade, and generate associated reports
• Lead on-site safely, coordinating with subcontractors or client teams where applicable
• Produce accurate technical documentation, service reports, and expense submissions
• Participate in out-of-hours callouts when required
• Promote and maintain a strong Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) culture both internally and on customer sites

Skills & Experience

• Time-served electrical apprenticeship or equivalent
• Qualification in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience
• Good understanding of electrical switchgear operation, maintenance, and fault-finding
• Ability to produce clear, concise technical reports
• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering high-quality service
• Able to manage a diverse and dynamic workload
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Methodical, safety-conscious approach to engineering tasks
• Team player who can also work independently

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