Energy Services Engineer
Location: Sheffield Leeds Manchester & Surrounding Areas
Salary: Competitive Company Vehicle
Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
Working Hours: 40 Hours Per Week MondayFriday
Take ownership of your region and help keep essential infrastructure running.
Ground Control is expanding its regional maintenance and small works capability and were looking for an experienced customer-focused engineer to join our Energy Solutions team where you will be expected to cover across Sheffield Leeds Manchester and surrounding areas.
If you enjoy solving technical challenges working independently and seeing the results of your work this is an opportunity to put your electrical expertise to good use while contributing to reliable lower-carbon infrastructure.
Why this role
Take ownership and work independently Youll be trusted to manage your regional workload plan your day and make practical decisions on site. Its an opportunity to take responsibility for your work with the freedom to get the job done and the satisfaction of delivering results.
Enjoy variety and new challenges No two days will be the same. Youll work across different sites equipment and customer projects combining maintenance fault-finding and small works. Youll have the opportunity to apply your existing skills while continually learning and tackling new technical challenges.
Make a visible difference Your expertise will help keep customer assets safe operational and performing as they should. Whether youre resolving a fault or completing a customer project youll see the direct impact of your work and take pride in delivering a reliable service.
Build relationships and become a trusted expert Youll work directly with customers and site contacts using your technical knowledge and practical approach to solve problems. Youll have the satisfaction of becoming someone customers can rely on to deliver quality work and find solutions.
Develop your technical expertise Youll gain exposure to EV charging infrastructure renewable energy water-efficiency measures and wider maintenance services. With training available youll have the opportunity to broaden your skills and develop your career within Ground Controls growing Energy Solutions division.
What youll do:
Youll play a key role in maintaining customer assets and delivering smaller projects across your region working independently across commercial industrial and public-sector sites.
Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance including inspections testing fault-finding repairs and replacement of electrical equipment and EV charging infrastructure.
Deliver small works projects from start to finish coordinating site surveys materials installations specialist subcontractors and customer handovers.
Support a variety of additional works including water-efficiency measures water butt installations minor civils and asset replacements where appropriately trained and competent.
Identify and resolve technical issues recommending remedial works and asset improvements supporting quotations and escalating larger or higher-risk activities when required.
Maintain accurate records and documentation including job reports test results photographs customer sign-offs and relevant safety information.
Build positive customer relationships communicating effectively with site contacts and internal teams while maintaining high standards of safety quality and service.
You may also participate in an agreed call-out or emergency-response rota if introduced for your region.
What were looking for:
Were looking for a capable electrical engineer who takes pride in delivering quality work enjoys solving problems and can confidently manage their workload with minimal supervision.
Essential:
City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (2382) and City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing or equivalent qualifications.
NICEIC Certification or an appropriate and valid ECS or CSCS card.
Proven experience in electrical inspection testing fault diagnosis repairs and remedial works with the ability to deliver small projects and coordinate materials.
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities work independently and maintain accurate documentation.
Confident communication and a customer-focused approach with the ability to build positive relationships and make sound decisions on site.
A full UK driving licence with willingness to travel across your region and stay overnight occasionally.
An Emergency First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain one.
Desirable but not essential:
Experience maintaining and repairing AC/DC EV charging infrastructure including connectivity and communications diagnostics.
Knowledge of solar PV air source heat pumps or other renewable technologies.
Experience in minor civils water management building services or infrastructure works.
Working at Height HAVS awareness SSSTS or similar training.
Experience supporting multi-site commercial utility local-authority or public-sector customers.
Previous EV or renewable energy experience isnt essential. Were keen to hear from suitably qualified electricians looking to broaden their technical experience and develop their skills across a growing range of services.
Why Ground Control
At Ground Control were proud to deliver work that improves environments supports critical infrastructure and contributes to a greener future. Our Energy Solutions team plays an important role in delivering practical infrastructure and lower-carbon solutions across the UK.
As a Regional Maintenance & Small Works Engineer youll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work contribute to essential customer services and develop your technical expertise across a growing range of technologies.
Youll be part of a supportive team where your practical knowledge independence and commitment to delivering quality work are recognised and valued.
If youre looking for a varied hands-on role where you can take responsibility solve challenges and make a meaningful contribution wed love to hear from you.
Benefits:
Company vehicle tools and equipment providing the resources you need to carry out your role.
Overtime and call-out arrangements where applicable in line with the agreed package.
Life assurance providing financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Recognition schemes celebrating your contribution and rewarding great work.
Pension scheme helping you save and plan for your future.
Holiday buy scheme giving you the flexibility to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
24/7 GP service fast convenient access to medical advice and support when you need it.
Subsidised gym membership helping you prioritise your health and wellbeing.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age disability gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity race (including colour nationality or ethnic origin) religion or belief sex sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.
We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment including training development promotion pay and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees and to creating a working environment free from discrimination harassment bullying or victimisation.
We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity respect and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training inclusive policies and accountability at all levels. #LDE