Switchgear Field Service Engineer

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This position reports to

Service Team Leader

Your role and responsibilities

As a Switchgear Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for undertaking installation, Servicing, repairs and modifications on Low and Medium Voltage Switchgear, according to work instructions and in accordance with ABB standard processes, quality standards and safety guidelines. Reporting to the Southern Team Leader you will also be in close cooperation with customers and other ABB teams. The work model for the role is: Onsite - Willingness to travel and some overnight stays will be required, as well as overtime/out of hours work to meet the needs of the Customer. This role is contributing to the UK Electrification Service business. You will be mainly accountable for: • Working with the customer (while on-site) to identify opportunities to improve the customer's operations and eliminate pain points. • Performing field service tasks, identifying technical issues, and performing analysis through remote or on-site activity in service categories and products. • Preparing material lists needed for service activity and ensuring that all materials, parts, and equipment are available and of appropriate quality for service activities. • Troubleshooting equipment/process failures, requesting proactive corrective actions, and making recommendations to avoid such issues in the future.

Qualifications for the role

• C&G/HNC/ONC Standard or an equivalent electrical qualification.
• Strong background in Switchgear equipment.
• Demonstrate excellent customer focus with great Great communication skills.
• Familiar and confident in putting in place a Safe System of Work
• Ability to work to timescales
• PC literate including MS Office, Excel, Word etc.
• Self starter, able to work autonomously

What's in it for you?

• Get exposed to cutting-edge technology in Electrification and have a visible impact on the future
• Help customers in driving efficiency and sustainability, making a strong impact
• Bring your knowledge and expertise, make the difference in technology

More about us

As part of our dedication to our employees, ABB UK offers an attractive array of benefits which include: • Competitive salary • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Competitive contributory pension scheme • Life assurance • Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more) • Open Job Market (internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally) • Employee Assistance Programme • Generous employee referral scheme • Company Van • Private medical cover • Generous bonus scheme For the 4th year running ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation's dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices. ABB's Service Division partners with our customers to improve the availability, reliability, predictability and sustainability of electrical products and installations. The Division's extensive service portfolio offers product care, modernization, and advisory services to improve performance, extend equipment lifetime and deliver new levels of operational and sustainable efficiency. We help customers keep resources in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them, and then recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of their useful life. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory