Field Service Engineer

Owen Daniels; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of low-carbon energy solutions is seeking a proactive Field Service Engineer to maintain gas engines and ensure efficient operations across multiple sites. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, is gas safe registered, and possesses strong troubleshooting skills. This position offers competitive salary, overtime pay, and opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Fully equipped service van

Overtime pay

Company pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Manufacturer-led training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in field service engineering.
• Gas Safe registered engineer.
• Apprentice-trained.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance on gas engines.
• Rapidly respond to unplanned breakdowns.
• Supervise and mentor apprentices when required.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Skills

Fault-finding

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Digital reporting tools

Service van

Job description

Field Service Engineer

A leading provider of low-carbon energy solutions is looking to expand its field service team as part of a continued investment in distributed power generation. With a growing portfolio of high-efficiency gas-fired Combined Heat and Power (CHP) installations across the UK, we are seeking an experienced and driven Field Service Engineer to help deliver exceptional support to key industrial and commercial energy clients.

This position is essential to maintaining engine availability and system reliability across multiple sites. The role offers the opportunity to work with market-leading gas engine technology, including Jenbacher systems, in a hands-on, field-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance on gas engines and associated plant to manufacturer and company standards.
• Rapidly respond to unplanned breakdowns and faults, diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical issues to minimise downtime.
• Accurately collect and send oil samples, carry out combustion tuning and perform system diagnostics using appropriate tools and methods.
• Maintain accurate service records, parts usage, and inventory logs via digital reporting tools.
• Liaise directly with site teams and internal service managers to ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently, and professionally.
• Supervise and mentor apprentices or junior engineers when required.
• Uphold high standards of site presentation, housekeeping, and professionalism at all times.
• Comply fully with all Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in field service engineering, ideally with combined mechanical and electrical responsibilities.
• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Apprentice-trained engineer.
• Gas Safe registered.
• High level of fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK and occasionally overseas.
• Comfortable working alone, with long and unsociable hours when required.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong IT literacy and ability to complete digital reports accurately.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary (based on skills and experience)
• Fully equipped service van with fuel card, tools, laptop, and phone
• Overtime pay, on-call allowances, and annual performance bonus
• Company pension and generous holiday entitlement
• Manufacturer-led training and personal development opportunities
• Defined career path with potential progression into commissioning or supervisory roles

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected technical team at the forefront of decentralised energy systems. If you're a proactive Field Service Engineer with a strong track record in gas engine maintenance and CHP systems, we'd love to hear from you.