Field Service Engineer

Role: Field Service Engineer

Location: Liverpool - with travel

Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience

Our client is looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join our expanding service team based in Liverpool.

You will deliver a broad range of engineering services across the UK and, where required, internationally, including offshore and marine sectors. The role combines workshop-based preparation and refurbishment with on-site service, fault investigation, and system commissioning.

Responsibilities:

Conduct service, maintenance, life extension, upgrades, and commissioning of electrical switchgear and related equipment
Prepare, test, and refurbish systems in the workshop for deployment
Respond to technical queries from customers, providing practical and professional support
Undertake pre-mobilisation planning, including risk assessments, method statements, and job preparation
Execute fault-finding, breakdown investigations, and repair of switchgear systems
Perform protection relay testing, upgrade, and generate associated reports
Lead on-site safely, coordinating with subcontractors or client teams where applicable
Produce accurate technical documentation, service reports, and expense submissions
Participate in out-of-hours callouts when required
Promote and maintain a strong Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) culture both internally and on customer sites

Skills & Experience

Time-served electrical apprenticeship or equivalent
Qualification in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience
Good understanding of electrical switchgear operation, maintenance, and fault-finding
Ability to produce clear, concise technical reports
Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering high-quality service
Able to manage a diverse and dynamic workload
Excellent verbal and written communication
Methodical, safety-conscious approach to engineering tasks
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