Overview
Field Service Engineer - Generators and Compressors
Location: West / North London
Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00, 40 hours per week plus overtime. On-call rota: 1-in-4.
Are you a skilled Field Service Engineer with a strong mechanical background in diesel engines, fault diagnosis and repair? Join Speedy, the UK’s leading hire provider and help keep our customers powered up. This role is field-based, covering multiple sites within a defined patch and is ideal for someone commutable to the West / North London.
We’re offering a competitive salary, stability, a great benefits package, and plenty of overtime to significantly boost your earnings.
Speedy operates an industry-leading Work Life Balance initiative, with flexible working arrangements and pathways for progression.
What You’ll Do
* Service, maintain and repair generators (20–1400 kVA) and compressors at customer sites.
* Diagnose faults, replace parts and carry out effective mechanical repairs.
* Work on equipment fleet fitted with telematics; equipment is fully sync-able using ComAp or Deep Sea Electronics (DSE) panels.
* Attend breakdowns, complete planned maintenance and aim for first-time fix where possible.
* Liaise professionally with customers and internal teams.
* Always follow company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
What You’ll Bring
* Full UK driving licence.
* Strong knowledge of diesel engines and hands-on experience in fault finding and repairs.
* Experience servicing/repairing generators, compressors or similar plant/equipment.
* Good IT skills (including Microsoft Office).
* Clear written and verbal communication.
* Ability to work independently under pressure and as part of a team.
* Flexibility to cover overtime and participate in the on-call rota.
* Commitment to supporting our ESG strategy – Decade to Deliver.
We also welcome applications from HGV/Plant Mechanics, Forklift Engineers and candidates from similar industries.
Pay, overtime & on-call
* Overtime: paid at 1.5x, door-to-door, with a 4-hour minimum per call-out.
* On-call rota: 1-in-4 with a £450/week standby allowance.
* Call-out payments: £50 (Mon–Fri) and £100 (Sat–Sun).
Benefits
* Competitive salary – confidential discussion available.
* Company van and fuel card for business use.
* 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
* Clear training & career progression pathways.
* Life assurance & pension scheme.
* On-site canteen facilities where available.
* 95% staff discount across the Speedy brand.
* Voluntary Health Cash Plan.
* My Staff Shop: retail discounts and offers.
* Green Commute Initiative (cycle to work).
* PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): free, confidential support for wellbeing, legal and financial matters.
About Speedy
Speedy is the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist equipment, plant and support services — everything for every job.
Please note: Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than listed date if there is high application volume. Some roles may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. All applicants will be considered without regard to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. Proof of right to work in the UK is required at start of employment.
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