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Job Title: Applications Engineer – Industrial UPS

Location: Remote/Hybrid with occasional visits to HQ

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum + Private Medical + Pension + Holidays

Are you a recently qualified electrical engineer with a passion for power systems and a desire to develop cutting-edge technical solutions? Do you want to join a team where you'll receive excellent training, career progression, and be part of a company powering critical infrastructure?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading name in the backup power industry, with over 100 years of experience supporting customers across the utilities, rail, renewables, and oil & gas sectors.

About the Company

They are a market leader in bespoke backup power systems. They design, build, and deliver reliable industrial UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) systems and generators that support mission-critical applications across the UK and beyond. With a long-standing commitment to quality, innovation, and people, they are a business where engineers thrive.

The Role

As an Applications Engineer, you will work closely with the Sales and Technical teams to develop fully costed, technically accurate solutions tailored to customer requirements. You'll be part of a small, collaborative team responsible for translating customer needs into winning bids for both products and services.

You will be trained at the company’s centre of excellence, where you'll learn directly from some of the industry's most experienced engineers and develop deep knowledge of the company’s UPS technology. The role also offers flexibility with hybrid/remote working.

Key Responsibilities

* Interpret customer specifications and translate them into technical proposals

* Create cost make-ups and produce accurate quotes for industrial UPS solutions

* Assist the Sales team during client meetings and project negotiations

* Support tendering activities, including occasional site surveys

* Ensure smooth handover to Project Management and Engineering teams

* Provide ongoing technical support through the lifecycle of awarded projects

Ideal Candidate Profile

Must Have:

* Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

* 1–2 years' post-qualification experience in a power-related role (design, applications, etc.)

* If not familiar with UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) then electrical systems design experience is a minimum requirement.

* Strong IT and documentation skills (Excel, Word, technical specs)

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Passion for learning and working collaboratively in a technical team

Desirable:

* Experience with industrial UPS systems or electrical installations into substations or industrial applications.

* Familiarity with critical power environments (utilities, rail, renewables, oil & gas)

* Strong commercial awareness and customer engagement ability

Why Join?

* £35,000 – £40,000 salary depending on experience

* Private medical insurance

* Pension and generous holiday allowance

* Excellent technical training and mentorship

* Clear career progression routes into Projects or Sales

* Work from home flexibility with occasional visits to HQ

* Be part of a company with over a century of engineering heritage

How to Apply:
If you're looking to launch or accelerate your engineering career in a company that invests in its people, submit your CV today and take your next step