Field Service Engineer – South
Location: South (Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire and Surrey), with possible UK travel as required
Reports To: Area Service Manager
Function: Service
Location: South
Overview
Join Clarke Energy as a Field Service Engineer to ensure the reliability and performance of gas engines and related plant equipment.
Job Purpose
To maximize the availability and performance of gas engines and associated systems through expert maintenance, troubleshooting, and fault resolution. This includes completing scheduled maintenance to high standards while minimizing downtime and costs for customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintenance and Troubleshooting – Perform scheduled maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and avoid unnecessary part replacements. Respond promptly to out-of-hours callouts, troubleshoot faults effectively, and restore equipment operation. Collect, label, and dispatch oil samples to the laboratory in accordance with procedures. Select and order the correct parts, returning unused items to minimize waste. Maintain van stock accurately, use parts responsibly, and report shortages to the Area Manager.
* Customer and Team Support – Build and maintain positive relationships with customers by providing professional, responsive support. Maintain clear communication with the Area Manager, customers, and subcontractors to ensure smooth site operations. Document all site visits and complete detailed service reports in line with quality standards and deadlines.
* Tools and Equipment – Keep company-provided tools and equipment in excellent condition, ensuring they are clean, maintained, and calibrated as required. Maintain high standards of site cleanliness and presentation.
* Supervision and Training – Support the Area Manager by supervising, training, and mentoring apprentices and new team members.
* Health, Safety, and Environment – Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental standards and regulations at all times.
What We’re Looking For
Technical Skills and Knowledge
* Strong engineering expertise with a solid understanding of gas engines and related systems.
* Electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge.
* Gas Safe registered.
* Proficient IT skills to document work and support reporting requirements.
* Coaching and mentoring abilities.
Personal Attributes
* Trustworthy, professional, and reliable.
* Flexible and adaptable to changing demands.
* Customer-focused with strong relationship-building skills.
* Organized and able to manage workload effectively.
* Proactive, taking initiative to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
* Resilient under pressure and committed to quality and improvement.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* A minimum of 5 years’ service engineering experience.
* NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
* Apprentice-trained engineer.
* Gas Safe registration.
* Full driving license.
* Willingness to travel extensively, work unsociable hours, and stay away from home when required.
Desirable
* Experience with gas engines.
What You Get
* Competitive hourly rate with overtime paid at 1.5x basic rate
* Up to 30 minutes travel time each way, each day paid at single time
* On-call rota with call-out fee
* 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
* Opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days additional holidays per year
* Company pension contribution of 7%
* Company van provided
* Comprehensive training program on Jenbacher engines and systems, delivered in Liverpool by our Training team
About Us
Clarke Energy offers a rich history with a commitment to associates and communities, and competitive benefits. Our purpose is Creating an energy resilient world for a better future, and our values are Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence. Learn more at the company site. Clarke is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination. Our values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, Excellence.
EEO Statement
Clarke is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political belief, union membership status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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