Field Service Engineer at Hitachi

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, High Voltage, Power Sector, Mechanical Installations, Switchgear, Cabling, Oil Handling, Device Function Checks, Power Equipment Testing, Team Leadership, Safety Standards, Project Management, Documentation, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Initiative

Industry

Utilities

Description

Location: Remote - Staffordshire, United Kingdom Job ID: R0108367 Date Posted: 2025-10-19 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity to join our High Voltage business as a Field Service Engineer. You'll contribute to the execution of the service strategy and service growth by focusing on delivering timely, high-quality, cost-effective service offerings, solutions, and engineering projects for customers. Execute Service work in accordance with Hitachi Energy standard processes, quality standards, and safety guidelines. You'll be delivering quality customer service to satisfy our prestigious customers. Using your initiative to identify new service opportunities for Hitachi Energy. How you'll make an impact: You’ll be playing a key role within a team of knowledgeable and experienced engineers/technicians undertaking and coordinating service activities on site, whilst keeping a close eye on health and safety and quality standards, schedules, and progress reporting to ensure customer satisfaction. Responsible for high-voltage service activities, including installation and commissioning, carrying out refurbishments, device replacements, routine maintenance, inspections, and identifying problems to assist with providing analysis for recommendations. Coordinate all delivered parts, materials, and components for each project and optimise the use of your resources to meet delivery and performance targets as effectively as possible. Lead jobs from start to finish under the direction of the project manager, to meet clients’ requirements. Maintain project site documentation and checklists, prepare reports, and help to resolve any issues on site. You’ll provide feedback to assist with identifying and recommending effective new solutions to help meet business and/or customer needs. Apply all safety rules and follow safe practices, as well as keep environmental responsibilities in mind. But you’ll also assess and highlight hazards and implement actions to ensure the safety of both people and equipment. Your Background: Electrical Engineering-related HNC or suitable industry experience. Experience within the High Voltage or the power sector (installation/service/maintenance) and/or a broad knowledge of power engineering plant and equipment, Proven experience with Mechanical installations, Switchgear, Cabling/wiring installation, Oil handling/processing/sampling, device function checks, and power equipment testing instruments, Omicron/Megger etc. Experience in leading a team/management of subcontractors, Able to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings Suitable qualifications such as IPAF, PASMA, CCNSG, though training will be provided Full driving licence Your attributes: Able to work well using your own initiative, you’re also a team player who’ll collaborate and communicate well to achieve successful outcomes. You’re flexible in your attitude to working hours as the role will require working all over the UK, sometimes at short notice. You have excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail. You have a systematic approach, a positive mindset and are keen to learn and develop. What We Offer: Competitive salary. 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays. Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes. Travel throughout the UK with opportunities for offshore working. Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes. Enhanced overtime rates. Valued employee contributions and bonus schemes. Company-subsidised meals and accommodation while working away. Company van and mobile phone. Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. More about us: Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic, high-impact, and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact on society, whilst also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization. Hitachi Energy has been acknowledged as a top employer, offering long-term career opportunities and growth, competitive benefits packages with a focus on employee well-being and rewards. Qualified 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 a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This 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. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.

Responsibilities

The Field Service Engineer will execute service work in accordance with Hitachi Energy's standard processes and quality standards, focusing on high-voltage service activities. Responsibilities include installation, commissioning, maintenance, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective project management.