Field Service Engineer Yorkshire
Location: Yorkshire with occasional UK travel
Are you an experienced service engineer looking for a role where your technical expertise has real impact across a diverse regional portfolio?
Clarke Energy is recruiting a Field Service Engineer to support customers across Yorkshire, ensuring the reliability, efficiency and performance of gas engines and associated plant equipment. This is a hands-on role offering variety, autonomy, and the backing of a globally recognised energy business.
About the Role
Youll be responsible for keeping customer sites across Yorkshire operating safely and efficiently through high-quality maintenance, fault finding and corrective works. You will deliver scheduled servicing, respond to breakdowns when required, and work proactively to minimise downtime and unnecessary cost.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Carry out planned and preventative maintenance to maximise engine availability and reliability
Respond to out-of-hours callouts, diagnose faults, and restore plant performance efficiently
Collect, label and dispatch oil samples in accordance with agreed procedures
Select, order and manage parts effectively, returning unused items to minimise waste
Maintain accurate van stock and report shortages to the Area Manager
Customer & Team Support
Build strong, professional relationships with customers across Yorkshire
Communicate clearly with the Area Manager, customers and subcontractors to ensure smooth site operations
Complete service documentation accurately and within agreed timescales
Tools & Equipment
Maintain company tools and equipment to a high standard, ensuring cleanliness and calibration
Uphold excellent site presentation, housekeeping and professionalism
Supervision & Training
Support apprentices and new starters through mentoring and on-the-job guidance
Health, Safety & Environment
Work in full compliance with all health, safety and environmental requirements
What Were Looking For
Technical Skills
Strong engineering background with experience working on gas engines and associated systems
Electrical and mechanical engineering capability
Gas Safe registered
Confident IT skills to support reporting and documentation
Ability and willingness to coach and support others
Personal Attributes
Professional, reliable and safety-focused
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and locations
Customer-focused with strong communication skills
Organised, proactive and able to manage workload independently
Resilient under pressure and committed to continuous improvement
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Minimum of 5 years' service engineering experience
NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Apprentice-trained engineer
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel across Yorkshire, work unsociable hours, and stay away from home when required
Desirable
Experience working on gas engines
Knowledge of CHP or power generation environments
Gas Safe registration
Whats in it for you?
Competitive hourly rate with overtime paid at 1.5x basic rate
Paid daily travel time (up to 30 minutes each way)
On-call rota participation with call-out fee
25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays
Holiday buy and sell scheme (up to 5 additional days)
7% company pension contribution
Company van provided
Comprehensive training programme on Jenbacher engines and systems at our Liverpool Training Centre
If youre a skilled and motivated engineer seeking a varied and rewarding regional role, wed love to hear from you.
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