UPS Commissioning Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£42,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3113 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £42,500, and Eaton is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 5246 (Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers, Site testing and maintenance of electrical power equipment), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Eaton what the duties actually are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3113 Engineering technicians Most likely code | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
2123 Electrical engineers Also possible | £41,100 | £47,000 | £52,900 | £58,700 |
5246 Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
In the UK, our Electrical division plays a critical role in supporting customers across key industries, including rapidly growing hyperscale data centre environments.
We are now looking for a number of UPS Commissioning Engineers to join our UK team, supporting South East region.
In this role, you will provide expert service to Eaton customers by commissioning large UPS systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in line with Eaton’s safety standards. You will play a key role supporting hyperscale data centres, delivering high-quality technical expertise across commissioning, testing and system configuration.
Candidates need to be based within South of the UK.
What You’ll Do
- Commissioning of large UPS systems.
- Ability to understand on-line and line-interactive UPS systems.
- Ability to understand and create commissioning scripts.
- Carry out site acceptance testing on customer sites.
- Ability to use and understand power quality meters.
- Experience in thermography and reporting.
- Battery experience – VRLA and Lithium Ion.
- You will setup and configure remote monitoring software.
- You will communicate with key stakeholders on a technical level.
- Applies anti-static policies and procedures.
- Applies ECN process to all repairs.
- Educated to a HNC or higher in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent
- Possessing three phase electrical installation or maintenance knowledge
- A good understanding of UPS systems is preferred
- Knowledgeable of industrial communication protocols such as: Modbus, SNMP, OPC, DDE , TCP/IP
- Knowledgeable of programming of PLC control systems (power control, generator control, SCADA or process control
- A dynamic and international work environment
- Opportunities for technical development and continuous training
- Career growth within a global organization
- A strong focus on safety, ethics, and sustainability
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Engineering technicians (SOC 3113) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~91k in sample- Middle half £33,540–50,648
- Median £42,172
- Going rate £42,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–38,300
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Eaton holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3113 going rate of £42,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.