Job title: Field Service Engineer - EV Charging- Liverpool
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Maintenance
Salary type: Annual
Location: Liverpool & Surrounding Areas
Job published: 2026-01-12
Job ID: 42584
Contact name: Billy McDougall
Phone number: +441412642353
Contact email: billy@volantesrecruitment.com

Job Description

Job Description

Volantes Technical Recruitment is supporting the growth of a leading UK EV infrastructure provider and is now looking to speak with Field Service Engineers based anywhere in and around Liverpool.

This is a field-based role focused on the commissioning, maintenance, and repair of AC, Rapid DC, Ultra and High-Power Charging (HPC) EV chargers across multiple client sites. It’s a great opportunity for an electrically qualified engineer who enjoys working independently, solving technical problems, and being part of the UK’s transition to cleaner transport.

Package Highlights

  • Company vehicle & fuel card

  • Structured career progression framework

  • Overtime opportunities

  • 30 days annual leave (inclusive of company shutdown days)

  • Travel & subsistence provided

  • Discretionary company performance bonus

  • BUPA healthcare (after 6 months)

  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme (8% total contribution)

  • Salary sacrifice EV car scheme & charger installation

  • Salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 days)

  • Enhanced family-friendly policies

  • Flexible benefits platform with a wide range of discounts

  • Long service awards

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring EV charging assets operate safely, reliably, and at peak performance. The role involves working across a variety of environments, including outdoor locations and confined spaces. Occasional overnight stays may be required.

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Commissioning, configuring, and testing AC and Rapid DC chargers

  • Carrying out routine, preventative, and reactive maintenance

  • Diagnosing and resolving electrical, mechanical, and software faults

  • Completing firmware updates, calibration, and diagnostic testing

  • Replacing faulty components and, where required, full charger units

  • Providing on-site technical support and basic user training

  • Working closely with service coordination, operations, and project teams

  • Accurately recording all service activity within the service management system

  • Ensuring strict adherence to health & safety and electrical compliance standards

 

Essential Requirements

  • NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualification (or equivalent)

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a field-based electrical engineering role

  • Ability to work independently on client sites

  • Experience operating in SLA-driven environments

  • Competent use of test and measurement equipment

  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

  • Confident communicator with a customer-focused mindset

  • Full UK driving licence (maximum 6 penalty points)

 

Desirable

  • BS7671:2018 (18th Edition)

  • City & Guilds 2391 / 2394 (Testing & Inspection)

  • Experience within EV charging, renewables, or power electronics

  • Manufacturer-specific EV charger training or certification

  • Experience with Rapid DC, Ultra, and HPC chargers

  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals

  • Good understanding of analogue and digital electronics

 

If you’re an electrical engineer looking to step further into the EV and renewable energy sector, or already working within EV infrastructure and looking for your next move, we’d love to hear from you.