* Location: St Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Switchgear Service Engineer
My client is looking to recruit a Switchgear Service Engineer to join their growing service team. This is a field-based role offering a mix of installation, commissioning, servicing, and fault finding across a wide range of customer sites, with opportunities to progress into a lead position.
Requirements:
* Must be comfortable working away from home Monday-Friday
* Must be comfortable with potential offshore work.
* Must hold a valid UK driver license, and be comfortable driving vans.
The Role
As a Switchgear Service Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering service-related work safely and efficiently across various projects.
Duties include:
* Installation and commissioning of switchgear equipment
* Servicing, maintenance, and upgrade works
* Fault finding, breakdown investigation, and repairs
* Protection relay testing and upgrades
* Supporting customers with technical queries and service advice
* Completing risk assessments, method statements, and reports
* Maintaining high standards of health and safety on all sites
There is scope for experienced candidates to step into a Lead Switchgear Service Engineer position, supporting junior engineers and taking more responsibility on-site.
What we are looking for
* Experience working as a Switchgear Service Engineer or within a similar electrical service role
* Strong hands‑on experience with switchgear, installation, and maintenance
* Ability to work independently on‑site and manage workload effectively
* Comfortable working away from home Monday to Friday
* Willingness to travel, including occasional offshore or overseas work
* Full UK driving licence
Package
* Basic salary between £26,500 – £31,000 depending on experience
* Overtime opportunities
* Company vehicle
* Ongoing training and development
* Clear progression into senior or lead roles
This role would suit an experienced Switchgear Service Engineer or an installation/service engineer looking to specialise further within switchgear and develop a long‑term career in a field‑based role.
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