Engineer - Power

Speedy Hire; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire provider in the UK is seeking a Field Service Engineer specializing in generators and compressors. You will service and maintain equipment at customer sites, requiring strong knowledge of diesel engines and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive compensation, a company van, and a range of benefits including paid overtime and career progression opportunities. If you're skilled in fault repair and ready for a flexible work setting, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company van and fuel card

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Clear training & career progression pathways

Life assurance & pension scheme

On-site canteen facilities

95% staff discount across the Speedy brand

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience servicing and repairing generators, compressors, or similar plant/equipment.
• Ability to liaise professionally with customers and internal teams.
• Commitment to supporting ESG strategies.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair generators and compressors at customer sites.
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective mechanical repairs.
• Attend breakdowns and ensure first-time fix where possible.

Skills

Strong knowledge of diesel engines

Hands-on experience in fault finding and repairs

Good IT skills (including Microsoft Office)

Clear written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently under pressure

Flexibility to cover overtime

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Field Service Engineer - Generators and Compressors

Location: Glasgow

Working hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00, 40 hours per week plus overtime

On-call rota: 1-in-4

What youll do

• Service, maintain and repair generators (201400 kVA) and compressors at customer sites.
• Diagnose faults, replace parts and carry out effective mechanical repairs.
• Work on fleet fitted with telematics; equipment is fully sync-able using ComAp or Deep Sea Electronics (DSE) panels.
• Attend breakdowns, complete planned maintenance and ensure first-time fix where possible.
• Liaise professionally with customers and internal teams.
• Always follow company Health & Safety policies and procedures.

What youll bring

• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines and hands-on experience in fault finding and repairs.
• Experience servicing / repairing generators, compressors or similar plant / equipment.
• Good IT skills (including Microsoft Office).
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to cover overtime and participate in the on-call rota.
• Commitment to supporting our ESG strategy and Decade to Deliver.

We also welcome applications from

• HGV / Plant Mechanics, Forklift Engineers and candidates from similar industries.

Pay, overtime & on-call

• Overtime: paid at 1.5x, door-to-door
• On-call rota: 1-in-4
• Standby allowance; call-out payments: COST (Mon-Fri) and COST (Sat-Sun).

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company van and fuel card for business use
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Clear training & career progression pathways
• Life assurance & pension scheme
• On-site canteen facilities (where available)
• 95% staff discount across the Speedy brand
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop: retail discounts and offers
• Green Commute Initiative (cycle to work)
• PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): free, confidential support for wellbeing, legal and financial matters

About Speedy

Speedy is the UK's leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job.

Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about flexible working arrangements including hybrid and flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term-time hours and job share opportunities.

Speedy offers a Career Line of Sight to understand progression within the Speedy Group.

Important notices

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have a high level of applications. If you wish to be considered, please complete the application promptly.

Some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer promoting diversity and an inclusive environment.

Link to our ESG governance policies: https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.

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