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:
1. Service, repair and fault-find on diesel generator sets on customer sites.
2. Carry out site surveys, assist with installations and support commissioning.
3. Work on control panels, wiring and basic PLC/controller programming (e.g. Deep Sea / Deif or similar).
4. Perform loadbank testing on a range of generator sizes.
5. Complete accurate job reports and parts usage on PDA / laptop.
6. Represent the business professionally and build strong customer relationships.
About You
7. NVQ Level 2+ (or equivalent) in plant, mechanical, electrical or similar engineering.
8. Experience with diesel engines, generators, plant or off-highway equipment.
9. Good understanding of mechanical and electrical systems (engines, alternators, control panels, wiring, hydraulics, transmissions).
10. Generator control systems / PLC-style controller experience is a bonus.
11. 18th Edition / IEE regs beneficial but not essential.
12. Confident working independently in the field and managing your own workload.
13. Strong customer focus, good communicator and comfortable under pressure.
14. Flexible towards overtime, call-outs and occasional unsociable hours.
15. Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
16. Based within ~30 minutes of the depot / territory.
What’s on Offer
17. £17.00 – £20.00 per hour (DOE) + enhanced overtime rates.
18. Company van and fuel card (with option for personal use).
19. Auto-enrolment pension.
20. 22 days’ holiday + bank holidays, with extra days for long service.
21. Company sick pay scheme.
22. Call-out / standby payments.
23. Tool allowance, uniform, mobile / PDA / laptop and PPE.
24. Ongoing technical training, clear progression routes and manufacturer-led development.
25. 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:
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