Field Engineer: Diesel & Gas Generators | Vehicle, Growth

Astute People; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK power generation provider is seeking a skilled Field Engineer to oversee operations and maintenance of diesel and gas generator assets. The role offers a competitive salary, vehicle, and development opportunities for candidates experienced in generator maintenance. Ideal candidates are safety-focused, reliable, and possess strong technical skills. You will be performing maintenance, ensuring compliance with regulations, and diagnosing faults while supporting colleagues in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday

Overtime paid at 1.5x Monday-Saturday and 2x on Sunday

Pension scheme

Continuous training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (or equivalent proven experience).
• Experience maintaining diesel or gas generator sets, rotating equipment, or heavy plant.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work and isolation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform field-based inspections, maintenance across diesel and gas generator sets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, and control system faults.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

IT literate

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ, HNC, HND, or degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

A leading UK power generation provider is seeking a skilled Field Engineer to oversee operations and maintenance of diesel and gas generator assets. The role offers a competitive salary, vehicle, and development opportunities for candidates experienced in generator maintenance. Ideal candidates are safety-focused, reliable, and possess strong technical skills. You will be performing maintenance, ensuring compliance with regulations, and diagnosing faults while supporting colleagues in a collaborative environment.