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.