Diesel Engine Engineer (Workshop / Field)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Benefits

Training

Progression

Overtime

Company Van

Fuel Card

Company Bonus

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Diesel Engine Engineer to service and repair diesel engines and pump systems on-site at customer locations across the East Midlands. The role combines workshop and field work with standard hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, offering overtime opportunities and a clear path for progression.

You will work with specialist equipment, develop your skills through training, and have access to a company van and fuel card as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Experience working on diesel engines.
• Able to diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Commutable within the East Midlands region.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair diesel engines and associated pump systems.
• Split time between workshop and field-based work.
• Carry out planned servicing and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and complete repairs.
• Prepare and inspect hire equipment.
• Participate in an on-call rota of 1 in 4.
• Cover the East Midlands patch, working 8:00AM – 4:30PM.

Skills

Diesel engines

Fault diagnosis

Driving licence

East Midlands area

Job description

Diesel Engine Engineer (Workshop / Field)

£35,000 – £45,000 (OTE £50,000+) + Company Benefits + Training + Progression + Overtime + Company Van + Fuel Card + Company Bonus

Derby (East Midlands Patch)

Are you a Diesel Engine Engineer, looking to join a global pump hire company offering a varied workshop and field-based role, specialist training, progression to Foreman and the opportunity to boost your earnings through regular overtime?

This specialist pumping solutions provider supplies high-performance pump hire equipment and engineered fluid handling systems to the construction, mining, utilities and industrial sectors. Supporting critical operations such as dewatering, wastewater management and flood control, the company delivers reliable pumping solutions to contractors, infrastructure providers and environmental operators across the UK.

In this role, you will service, maintain and repair diesel engines and associated pumping equipment, splitting your time between the workshop and customer sites across the East Midlands. You’ll carry out planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose mechanical faults and ensure equipment remains operational. Working standard hours of 8:00AM – 4:30PM, you’ll also have the opportunity to develop your skills on specialist equipment.

This role would suit a Diesel Engine Engineer looking for a varied workshop and field-based position, offering specialist training, overtime and long-term progression.

The Role:

• Service, maintain and repair diesel engines and associated pump systems

• Split your time between workshop and field-based work

• Carry out planned servicing and reactive maintenance

• Diagnose mechanical faults and complete repairs

• Prepare and inspect hire equipment

• Participate in an on-call rota of 1 in 4

• Cover the East Midlands patch, working 8:00AM – 4:30PM

The Person:

• Experience working on diesel engines

• Able to diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs

• Full UK driving licence

• Commutable within the East Midlands region

Reference: BBH24279A

Diesel Engine, Engineer, Service Engineer, Field Service, Workshop, Heavy Plant, Pump, Mechanical, Maintenance, Fault Finding, Planned Maintenance, Construction Equipment, Workshop, Field Service, Midlands, Nottingham, Derby, Burton, Leicester

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.