Field Service Engineer – Power Generation
Package: £17.00 – £20.00 per hour (DOE) + Overtime + Van + Benefits
Location: Peterborough
Industry: Power Generation / Heavy Plant / Construction Equipment
The Business
Our client is an established, privately owned equipment business with a strong reputation in power generation and construction plant. They support a loyal customer base with installation, servicing and breakdown support for diesel generator sets and associated equipment. They’re now looking for a Field Service Engineer to strengthen their powergen team and support continued growth in the region.
The Role
Working as a mobile engineer, you’ll service, maintain and repair diesel generator sets at customer sites. You’ll handle a mix of planned maintenance, project support and emergency breakdowns, acting as the main on‑site contact for customers. You’ll be based from home with a fully equipped service van, covering a regional patch and occasionally working out-of-hours as part of a call‑out rota.
Key Responsibilities:
* Service, repair and fault‑find on diesel generator sets on customer sites.
* Carry out site surveys, assist with installations and support commissioning.
* Work on control panels, wiring and basic PLC/controller programming (e.g. Deep Sea / Deif or similar).
* Perform load bank testing on a range of generator sizes.
* Complete accurate job reports and parts usage on PDA / laptop.
* Represent the business professionally and build strong customer relationships.
About You
* NVQ Level 2+ (or equivalent) in plant, mechanical, electrical or similar engineering.
* Experience with diesel engines, generators, plant or off‑highway equipment.
* Good understanding of mechanical and electrical systems (engines, alternators, control panels, wiring, hydraulics, transmissions).
* Generator control systems / PLC‑style controller experience is a bonus.
* 18th Edition / IEE regs beneficial but not essential.
* Confident working independently in the field and managing your own workload.
* Strong customer focus, good communicator and comfortable under pressure.
* Flexible towards overtime, call‑outs and occasional unsociable hours.
* Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
* Based within ~30 minutes of the depot / territory.
What’s on Offer
* £17.00 – £20.00 per hour (DOE) + enhanced overtime rates.
* Company van and fuel card (with option for personal use).
* Auto‑enrolment pension.
* 22 days’ holiday + bank holidays, with extra days for long service.
* Company sick pay scheme.
* Call‑out / standby payments.
* Tool allowance, uniform, mobile / PDA / laptop and PPE.
* Ongoing technical training, clear progression routes and manufacturer‑led development.
* Additional benefits including private medical (contributory) and employee support schemes (after qualifying period).
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced engineer with a background in generators, plant or similar heavy equipment, and you enjoy varied field‑based work, we’d like to hear from you. Apply online or contact Nathan Turley for a confidential discussion: nathan.turley@elitecn.co.uk
Elite Consultancy Network is a brand within the Executive Network Group. We support leading organisations across the Construction Equipment, Power Generation and related sectors with key hires in Service, Sales and Operations.
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