Service Engineer

Position: Service Engineer
Job ID: 1799/61
Location: Hampshire
Rate/Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
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: www.hsbtechnical.com 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.