VAR Service Engineer
| Posting date: | 27 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17 to £18 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2026 |
| Location: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 2HU |
| Company: | GI Group Main Account |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2091_1779886901 |
Summary
VAR Services Engineer - Electrical
Field‑Based (UK - regional travel)
Pay: £17.14 per hour + generous overtime
Hours: 37.5 per week | Early Friday finish
Company van provided
Permanent Position
The Role:
This is a hands‑on, field‑based role focusing on Power Factor Correction (PFC) equipment, servicing, fault‑finding and power quality monitoring. You'll work closely with internal technical and sales teams while building strong relationships with customers on site.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise in a niche, high‑demand electrical sector with clear progression routes and strong earning potential.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Servicing and maintaining Power Factor Correction (PFC) equipment
- Fault‑finding and repairing PFC systems on site
- Carrying out load monitoring and power quality surveys
- Producing reports and recommendations following site visits
- Preparing and working to RAMS
- Liaising with customers to ensure clear scope and expectations
- Quoting remedial works and replacement equipment
- Ordering parts and coordinating with suppliers
- Investigating equipment failures and identifying improvements
- Identifying additional service and upgrade opportunities
What We're Looking For:
- Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installation (essential)
- Fully electrically qualified and confident isolating panels
- Experience in service, maintenance or fault‑finding roles
- Customer‑focused with strong communication skills
- Willingness to travel to customer sites
Progression & Development:
This is a specialist role with real long‑term potential:
- Approved Engineer rate: up to £19.12 per hour
- Technician level: up to £24.77 per hour
- Opportunities to become a recognised technical specialist
What's in It for You?
- Family‑owned, stable and growing business
- Private medical care (from day one)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Generous overtime premiums
Interested?
If you're an electrically qualified engineer looking for a service‑focused role with strong progression, specialist training and excellent work‑life balance, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now for more details!
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
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