Tristan Smith

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a thriving business and the UK’s leading technical experts in standby power, uninterruptible power supplies and combined heat and power systems, to recruit a Technical Engineer.

The strategically important Technical Engineer role comes with a salary of £45,000 to £53,000, a company vehicle, bonus scheme, Cashplan Health benefit, 25 days’ holiday increasing through the company loyalty programme and relevant training.

If you’re a Technical Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that has high standards of performance and ethics, robust staff development policies and substantial opportunities for stable long-term employment, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Technical Engineer role

Reporting to the Senior Technical Engineer, you will:

• Provide technical support to the office, engineers and clients.

• Provide back-office support for Service Coordinators and Maintenance Projects.

• Support the back office with Engineer Reports.

• Liaise with the internal Technical Team and Senior Technical Engineer on product developments and improvements.

• Provide out-of-hours technical support to clients and engineers as part of the OOH management team.

• Support and carry out site audits.

• Complete site surveys to support Maintenance Sales, including compiling parts lists.

• Complete site surveys for remedial works and Maintenance Projects.

• Support the Senior Technical Engineer and Maintenance Director with engineer training and development.

• Support engineer quality control.

• Compile and approve RAMS.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Strong practical engineering knowledge of generators and UPS.

• Fuel tank installation knowledge.

• Previous industry experience.

• Practical knowledge of high-level software-based control systems such as ComAp and Deep Sea.

• Strong IT skills, with fluency in Microsoft Office.

• Practical experience using laptop-based bespoke engine system analysis and control programmes, such as ComAp PC Suite and DSE Configuration Suite.

• Experience with multi-set and mains synchronisation controls.

• PLC programming skills.

• A mechanical or electrical qualification is desirable.

Personal skills

The Technical Engineer – Generator role would suit someone who is:

• Positive and self-motivated.

• Trustworthy and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.

• Customer-focused with good customer liaison skills.

• A confident decision-maker with a strong sense of responsibility.

• An excellent verbal and written communicator.

• Comfortable with high-mileage driving and working away from home.

• Able to think on their feet and function effectively in a fast-moving business.

• Flexible in their approach to work.

Salary and benefits of the Technical Engineer – Generator role

• Salary: £45,000–£53,000

• Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with a 1-hour lunch break.

• Company vehicle

• Optional company phone or allowance

• Cashplan Health benefit

• Bonus scheme

• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• 25 days’ holiday, increasing through the company loyalty programme

• Relevant training

• Overtime available