About the role
Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading power protection solutions provider to recruit an Electrical Engineer to work in Aberdeen and offshore. This strategically important role offers a competitive salary up to £45,000, overtime, offshore allowance and benefits.
Responsibilities
- Start up, maintain and carry out emergency repairs on batteries, power distribution equipment and site monitoring systems
- Diagnose faults and complete repairs using client technical drawings where required
- Provide technical advice and recommendations to both clients and colleagues
- Prepare and adhere to site‑specific risk assessments and method statements
- Maintain regular communication with the service delivery team
- Accurately complete all required company and customer documentation and administrative tasks
- Work independently while effectively managing own schedule and workload
Professional Qualifications
- Previous field service experience working with UPS systems, switchgear, IPS, SCADA or similar power and electrical environments
- Qualified Electrician/Electrical Engineer (Level 3/4 or higher; HNC, HND or NVQ preferred)
- Strong technical understanding of electrical/electronic engineering with excellent fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
- Proficient in the use of electrical testing instruments and associated tools
- Full, clean UK driving licence held and maintained
Personal Skills
- Strong customer‑focused approach with excellent communication skills
- Commercially aware, with the ability to identify and act on business opportunities
- Flexible and willing to travel, including occasional overnight stays (typically one week per month)
- Honest, dependable, and committed to working with integrity
- Collaborative team player who actively shares knowledge and supports colleagues
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary
- Offshore allowance
- Fuel paid for travel
- Christmas shutdown time off
- Generous work‑life balance with weeks off at a time
Equal Opportunity
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.
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