Field Service Engineer Yorkshire
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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 xxuwjjq 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 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.