Field Service Engineer : Power Generation
Package: GBP 17.00 : GBP 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 loadbank 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
: GBP 17.00 : GBP 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
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.
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