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UPS Engineer
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
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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
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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
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.
To apply for this UPS Engineer opportunity, please complete the form below. Alternatively, send a copy of your up-to-date CV to lfuller@astutepeople.co.uk or call +44 23 9222 2967 to speak to Louis Fuller who can tell you more. You can also connect with Louis on LinkedIn to view other jobs they are recruiting. View current job vacancies Astute People is recruiting.
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