Operations Engineer ESB Ecars

Electric Ireland; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking an EV Network Operations Engineer to oversee the performance and availability of EV charging networks in the UK. Responsibilities include ensuring high reliability of charging stations, managing contractors, and conducting data analysis to improve performance. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, experience in contractor management, and a strong commitment to safety. The role offers a progressive hybrid work model and competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £44,000 per annum, along with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities

Career development through mentoring and training

Sports and Social Clubs

Networking opportunities

Inclusive culture with strong values

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in electrical, electronic or telecommunications engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience in contractor and supplier management.
• Full Clean UK Drivers Licence.
• Practical knowledge of electrical design is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure EV charging networks operate at 99% reliability.
• Manage maintenance contractors and supplier relationships.
• Analyze performance and train contractors.
• Produce analytical reports on the performance of the networks.

Skills

Contractor and Supplier Management

Troubleshooting

Analytical Reporting

Self-direction

Team Collaboration

Safety Awareness

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Telecommunications Engineering

Job description

Electrification of transport is a key pillar of ESB’s Net Zero Strategy – reducing the carbon impact from transport and improving air-quality while growing our business. ESB builds owns and operates the publicly available Electric Vehicle (EV) charging networks across Ireland and the UK. ESB plans to significantly grow the capacity of its EV charging networks with already over 1000 EV charging stations. Currently in Britian there are over 320 HPC, Rapid and AC charging stations operational across the cities of London, Coventry, Birmingham and growing nationwide with roll out of its HPC hubs. A continual pipeline of additional sites is coming online and these numbers will grow significantly in the next few years. ESB’s strategy, consistent with our role as a pioneer in Electromobility and our ambition to capture value from the global trend in electrification of transport, is to continue to expand our EV charging infrastructure network.

ESB ecars Operations team is responsible for managing the performance and availability of ESB’s EV charging networks in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain. This involves active performance management and timely fault correction to SLA, reporting fault and complaint analysis, management of preventative and corrective maintenance programs and supporting the expansion and upgrade of ESB’s EV Networks.

This role will support and coordinate with the Senior Operations Engineer for the GB market. Reporting to the Head of Operations with support from contractors and service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Reliability of Network: Ensure ecars’ public EV charging networks operate at 99% reliability in all jurisdictions.
• Safety Practice: Consider and ensure high standards are applied with respect to equipment, staff, contractor, and public safety.
• Contractor and Supplier Management. Management of maintenance contractors and charge station suppliers to agreed KPIs. Draft tender documentation specifications, conduct tender evaluations and input into procurement strategies as required.
• Customer Focus: Continually strive to ensure that the ESB ecars infrastructure operates in a safe, dependable, and customer-friendly manner. Monitor and promptly address any issues affecting the EV charging infrastructure network.
• Telecommunications: Work with our communications providers to ensure reliable communications with the charging infrastructure. Identify and resolve communications issues as they arise.
• Analytics & Reporting: Evaluate and produce analytical reports on the performance of the GB networks and on individual equipment. Identify individual and type issues, perform root cause analyses and determine required actions to get the best possible performance.
• Process and Procedure Developments: To continuously review current practices with a view to improve existing processes and procedures based on the feedback and analysis conducted.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in electrical, electronic or telecommunications engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role, experience in IT systems or equivalent with experience relevant to this position.
• Experience in contractor and supplier management, preferably in a multiple-site environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative with a high degree of self-direction.
• Experience in troubleshooting and analysing electrical equipment problems.
• Full Clean UK Drivers Licence
• Strong awareness of relevant safety obligations and promotion of safety culture.
• Ability to work well within a team as well as to work on own initiative and lead in aspects of work when required.
• Practical knowledge of electrical design and/or construction site experience is an advantage.

Location

The role will be based in London/ Coventry with occasional travel to Ireland.

Reporting to

The EV Network Operations Engineer will report to the Head of Operations, ESB ecars.

Why Work with Us?

Progressive, hybrid working model

Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining

Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities

Sports and Social Clubs

Networking opportunities

Strong values-based and inclusive culture

Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

£35,000 - £44,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Closing Date

15th January 2026

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero‑carbon electricity.