Field Service Engineer

Generator Power; Ackton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company pension

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Generator Power is the UK\'s largest and privately owned generator rental company with over 29 years in the industry. We are expanding and seeking a Field Service Engineer at our Reading depot to service, fault-find and commission generator equipment on site.

You will perform planned maintenance, install equipment on site, and work on a rota with on-call duties. A Forklift licence is desirable and training can be provided; excellent overtime rates apply.

Qualifications

• Qualifications/Skills required: Any Plant/Mechanical Engineering qualifications.
• Fork Lift Truck Licence (Desired but training can be provided).

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned service and maintenance on hire fleet and customer equipment.
• Fault location, diagnosis and rectification on hire fleet and customers equipment.
• Preparation of equipment for hire.
• Installation and disconnection of equipment on site (Synchronising where appropriate).
• Installation and commissioning of power to temporary site accommodation (Wiring in where appropriate).
• Loading and unloading of vehicles.
• Carry out duties on call out rota system.
• Completion and submission of all company paperwork as per procedure.
• Safeguard all Company assets; nothing leaves the depot without correct paperwork.

Skills

Engineering qualifications

Forklift licence

Job description

Generator Power is the UK's largest and privately owned generator rental company having enjoyed over 29 years of supply in the industry. Generator Power has experienced rapid growth in recent years and is undergoing further expansion providing an excellent opportunity for a Field Service Engineer at our Reading depot.

Job Details:

• Monday to Friday - 40 hours a week, 8:00AM - 17:00PM + overtime rates.
• Weekly Paid.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company vehicle and Company mobile.
• Company Pension.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned service and maintenance work on both hire fleet and customers equipment.
• Fault location, diagnosis and rectification to hire fleet and customers equipment.
• Preparation of equipment for hire.
• Installation and disconnection of equipment on site. (Synchronising where appropriate).
• Installation and commissioning of power to temporary site accommodation. (Wiring in where appropriate).
• Loading and unloading of vehicles.
• Carry out duties on call out rota system.
• Completion and submission of all company paperwork as per procedure.
• Safeguard all Company assets; nothing leaves the depot without correct paperwork.
• Qualifications/Skills required:
  • Any Plant/Mechanical Engineering qualifications.
  • Fork Lift Truck Licence (Desired but training can be provided).

Experience required:

• Experience on generators/plant equipment/heavy engineering (or similar).

Personal characteristics/attributes required:

• Must be flexible as the job may involve unsociable hours.
• Good communication skills and the ability to connect naturally with people.
• Work well on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to ensure the work gets done in a timely and effective manner.