Electrical engineers

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to maintain and repair diesel generators throughout the Southampton area. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary range of £32,680 to £38,300, with overtime potential raising earnings to £54,100. The role involves servicing customer generators and working on rental fleets within a mobile and autonomous environment. Candidates should possess the relevant engineering qualifications and a full UK driving licence, with various perks including an annual bonus scheme and career progression.

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 or Diesel Fitting qualification essential.
• Experience with FG Wilson, Cummins or similar generator sets required.
• Strong fault-finding and communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing and maintenance on diesel generators.
• Diagnose and repair faults efficiently.
• Conduct site surveys to assess service needs.
• Participate in on-call rota as required.
• Maintain safe, tidy workspaces.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Diesel Fitting qualification

Proven experience servicing generator sets

Strong fault-finding skills

Communication skills

Field service experience

Full UK driving licence

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ, or apprenticeship in relevant field

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.