Electrical Engineers

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

Job summary

A regional engineering firm is seeking a Field Service Engineer to perform routine servicing and maintenance on diesel generators in the Eastleigh area. The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification and experience servicing generator sets. Strong fault-finding and communication skills are required. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits including an annual bonus scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Training and career progression

Company pension

Private medical cover

Life assurance and wellbeing support

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Mechanical/Electrical Engineering qualification required.
• Experience in servicing generator sets is crucial.
• Fault-finding skills are necessary for this role.
• Field service experience is advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on diesel generators.
• Diagnose and repair faults efficiently.
• Conduct site surveys for maintenance needs.
• Participate in on-call rota as required.
• Comply with Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering qualification

Experience servicing generator sets

Strong fault-finding skills

Field service experience

Full UK driving licence

ECS/CSCS/CCNSG card

Education

City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ, or apprenticeship

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Location: Southampton surrounding

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

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 (phone number removed).