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You will contribute to the execution of the service strategy and business growth by delivering high-quality inspection, maintenance, installation, commissioning and emergency support services for medium-voltage electrical infrastructure across the UK.\nWorking as part of a team of experienced engineers and technicians, you will support industrial and commercial customers, including many blue-chip organisations, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of switchgear, transformers, protection systems and associated equipment up to 33kV.\nYou will play a key role in delivering safe, compliant and efficient service activities whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality, technical excellence and customer satisfaction.\nPlease note: This is a highly mobile, field-based role requiring travel across the UK. Successful candidates should expect frequent overnight stays away from home, eventual participation in an on-call standby rota and occasional weekend working to support customer requirements and emergency response activities.\nHow You'll Make an Impact:\nPerform installation, inspection, maintenance and repair activities on medium-voltage switchgear and transformers up to 33kV.\n\nSupport commissioning, testing and energisation activities for Grid Connections projects and service contracts and install and commission protection relays, control systems and associated control cabling.\n\nDiagnose faults and provide technical analysis through both remote and on-site support activities. Deliver service work safely, on time, within budget and to the highest levels of customer satisfaction.\n\nComplete inspection, maintenance and service reports using approved digital systems and databases.\n\nSupport project and service delivery by ensuring productivity, quality and compliance targets are achieved.\n\nEventual participation in a 24/7 on-call standby rota, providing rapid response support to customer network issues and outages.\n\nTake responsibility for the delivery, collection and control of insulating oil in accordance with the company Oil Management System.\n\nSupport the preparation of quotations and provide technical input into the tendering process for service work and projects.\n\nEnsure full compliance with the Electrical Safety Management System, company procedures and customer requirements.\n\nYour Background:\nQualified Electrical Engineer or Technician with proven experience within the power sector, service, maintenance, commissioning or electrical distribution environments.\n\nStrong knowledge of power systems, medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, protection relays, control systems and third-party MV products.\n\nCompleted a recognised electrical switchgear and transformer maintenance course and hold a City & Guilds 236/232, NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent.\n\nExperience in electrical testing, commissioning, fault finding, diagnostics and technical report writing.\n\nKnowledge of electrical infrastructure up to 33kV, including substations, protection systems and network automation equipment would be advantageous.\n\nSAP, Secondary Injection / Commissioning Testing, transformer oil handling experience and site safety qualifications (CSCS, CCNSG, IPAF or PASMA) are desirable.\n\nFull UK Driving License.\n\nMore about us:\nHitachi Energy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We provide competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative working environment that supports innovation and continuous improvement.\nAs part of our Service Operations team, you will play a key role in supporting the UK's transition to a more sustainable and resilient power network, helping deliver critical infrastructure projects and services that power communities and industries across the country.\nReady to make an impact? Join us and help shape the future of energy.\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\n\nThis is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.\n\nUse of Al and automated tools in recruitment\nAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. 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