Electrical engineers

Pertemps; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join their team. This role involves servicing, maintaining, and repairing diesel generators at customer sites and rental fleets. You'll work independently and face various projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and following ISO protocols. Ideal candidates possess a mechanical or electrical engineering qualification and strong communication skills. Attractive benefits include an annual bonus scheme and opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Training and career progression

Company pension

Private medical cover

Life assurance

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing generator sets (FG Wilson, Cummins, or similar).
• Strong fault-finding and communication skills.
• Field service experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing and maintenance on diesel generators.
• Diagnose and repair faults efficiently.
• Conduct site surveys to assess service needs.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering qualification

Proven experience servicing generator sets

Strong fault-finding skills

Field service experience

Full UK driving licence

Ability to work independently

Education

City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ qualification

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Location: Southampton surroundings
Salary: £32,680 – £38,300 +OT £54,100
Type: Full-Time, Permanent

What’s in it for you:

• Annual bonus scheme
• Training, upskilling, and career progression
• Company pension
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance and wellbeing support
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Overtime available

We’re looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer to service, maintain, and repair diesel generators across customer sites and a rental fleet. This is a mobile, customer‑facing role with plenty of autonomy and the chance to work on a variety of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine servicing and maintenance on diesel generators (customer‑owned and rental fleet)
• Diagnose and repair faults efficiently
• Conduct site surveys to assess service and maintenance needs
• Participate in on‑call rota as required
• Maintain safe, tidy workspaces and comply with Health & Safety standards
• Follow ISO standards (ISO 9001, 45001, 14001, 50001) and support continuous improvement

Skills & Experience:

• Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Diesel Fitting qualification (City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ, or apprenticeship)
• Proven experience servicing generator sets (FG Wilson, Cummins, or similar)
• Strong fault‑finding and communication skills
• Field service experience (advantageous)
• Full UK driving licence
• ECS/CSCS/CCNSG card preferred but not essential (training provided if required)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Apply

If this role is of interest please click apply to send your CV, or if you have any questions contact Kirk at Pertemps 07483 300 894.