Field Service Electrician
- Location: UK with opportunity for international travel
- Salary: £44,000 – £75,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
- Package: Overtime + Company Van + Bonus + 8% Pension + Dental & Medical Cover
- Start Date: Immediate
Join the Future of Clean Energy
Be part of a growing team driving the transition to zero-emission, hydrogen-powered energy solutions. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled Field Service Electrician to work on cutting-edge sustainable technology – helping deliver cleaner power across the UK and internationally.
About the Role
In this hands-on position, you’ll be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and operation of hydrogen power systems, ensuring reliable, efficient, and safe performance on customer sites. The role suits someone with a strong electrical background, mechanical aptitude, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Installation & Maintenance: Carry out a variety of onsite Work Orders, including the installation, operation, maintenance, and hydrogen changeovers of Hydrogen Power Units (HPUs).
- Emergency Response: Join the on-call rota to action emergency work orders and support critical situations.
- Fault-Finding: Perform advanced fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring swift and accurate resolutions.
- Power Distribution Support: Assist in the growth of our power distribution service, including setting up and testing electrical circuits on customer sites.
- Electrical Testing & Inspections: Conduct electrical testing and inspections while adhering to reporting and safety requirements.
- AC & DC Systems: Work with both AC and DC systems, including inspecting and swapping out batteries.
- Problem Solving: Demonstrate strong analytical skills to solve complex technical issues independently.
- Documentation & Reporting: Produce accurate supporting inspection reports and clearly communicate technical issues to stakeholders.
- Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with Safe Systems of Work and safety regulations at all times.
- Flexibility: Be adaptable to changing customer requirements and travel frequently to different locations across the UK and internationally.
- Shift Work: Our HPUs operate 24/7, so you must be willing to work outside of regular hours, including weekends.
Ideal candidates will meet all of the following qualification criteria:
- Passion for Renewables: Demonstrated passion for zero-emission and renewable energy technologies.
- Technical Training: Recognised technical qualification in an electrical discipline (e.g., JIB-recognised UK Level 3 Apprenticeship standard).
- ECS Card: Eligible for or holding an ECS Installation Electrician Gold Card.
- BS7671 Qualification: Hold a recognised BS7671:2018 (18th Edition) qualification.
- AM2: Successful completion of AM2.
- Test & Inspection: City & Guilds 2391 Test and Inspection qualification.
- CompEx Certification: CompEx Ex01-Ex04 certification.
- Authorised Person Experience: HV/LV Authorised Person experience.
- Battery Installation: Battery Installation & Maintenance Course (BIMC) certification.
- Health & Safety Awareness: Operational Health and Safety Awareness for Standby Battery Systems.
- Temporary Electrical Systems: Experience working with Temporary Electrical Systems (BS 7909).
- Higher Education: HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or degree in an engineering-related discipline.
- Software Familiarity: Familiarity with Electrical Design and Certification Software.
- Safety Passport: CCNSG Safety Passport.
- Gas Systems Experience: Experience working around high-pressure gas systems.
- Educational Requirements: Five or more GCSEs, including English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
Additional Experience & Skills:
- AC & DC Systems: Proven experience working with AC and DC systems, including UPS systems and batteries.
- Electromechanical Expertise: Ability to repair and install electromechanical equipment.
- Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make independent decisions under pressure.
- Independent Working: Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Attention to Detail: Strong attention to documentation and following safe, structured work procedures.
- Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office and Microsoft Teams, and able to use these on laptops, smartphones, and tablets.
- Permit to Work: Experience using a Permit to Work (PTW) system.
- Driving Licence: Full, valid UK driving licence.
- Theoretical & Practical Knowledge: Must demonstrate both a strong theoretical and practical electrical background (pre-requisite for this role).
