Position: Service Engineer
Job ID: 1799/61
Location: Hampshire
Rate/Salary: GBP40,000 - GBP45,000
Benefits: Company vehicle, overtime opportunities, training and development, 25 days holiday + statutory, pension, employee support schemes
Type: Permanent / Full-Time
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors visit: (url removed) for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
The below job description will outline this position: Senior Service Engineer
Typically, this person will lead service and maintenance work on generators, UPS systems, and other critical power equipment. They will act as a senior field engineer and mentor to junior team members, ensuring high standards in service delivery, technical competency, safety, and customer satisfaction.
HSB Technical s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Senior Service Engineer:
* Perform planned maintenance, fault-finding, testing, and repairs on generators, UPS, batteries, switchgear, fuel tanks, and associated systems
* Carry out site surveys, load bank testing, inspections, and technical investigations
* Lead or assist in the installation and commissioning of critical power systems
* Provide first response support for breakdowns and on-call coverage
Supervise, plan, and lead site activities, managing junior engineers and subcontractors on-site
* Mentor and support the development of engineers and apprentices, delivering on-the-job training
* Deliver high-quality service reports and documentation in a timely and accurate manner
* Ensure compliance with safety standards, working regulations, and client-specific procedures
* Support internal departments and customers with technical assistance and field solutions
* Participate in the on-call rota and support out-of-hours requirements, including weekends and overnights
* Identify further work opportunities and report potential sales leads
Qualifications and requirements for the Senior Service Engineer:
* Strong experience servicing and diagnosing faults on generators, UPS, and critical power systems
* Supervisory experience with mentoring junior engineers or apprentices
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline (electrical/mechanical)
* Good understanding of health & safety, electrical testing, and compliance standards
* Excellent problem-solving skills and a hands-on, customer-focused approach
* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
* Full UK driving licence
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.
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