Field Service Engineer

CKB Recruitment Ltd; Dormans Park; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power solutions company is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to service and maintain diesel generators. The role involves diagnostics, repairs, and ensuring safety compliance across customer sites. Candidates should have a qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and experience with generator sets. This position offers competitive salary and extensive benefits including bonuses and medical cover.

Benefits

Performance bonus schemes

Private medical cover

23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in servicing and repairing generator sets.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team.
• Full UK driving licence essential (towing categories an advantage).

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned service and maintenance on diesel generators.
• Diagnose faults and complete breakdown repairs efficiently.
• Maintain accurate service records and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Fault-finding skills

Customer communication skills

Field service experience

Education

Qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Completed an approved engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Diesel generators (e.g., FG Wilson, Cummins)

Job description

Experienced Field Service Engineer is now wanted to join a leading power solutions company with a strong reputation for quality and reliability. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with solid mechanical and electrical skills who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working across customer sites.

You'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing diesel generators for both rental and customer-owned equipment, ensuring exceptional standards of safety, performance, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned service and maintenance on diesel generators.
• Diagnose faults and complete breakdown repairs efficiently.
• Conduct site surveys as required.
• Participate in the company’s on‑call rota.
• Maintain accurate service records and ensure work complies with safety and quality standards.
• Uphold company Health & Safety and ISO procedures across all work environments.

About You

• Qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, or Plant (City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent).
• Alternatively, have completed an approved engineering apprenticeship.
• Proven experience in servicing and repairing generator sets (e.g., FG Wilson, Cummins).
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Previous field service experience advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence essential (towing categories an advantage).
• Excellent customer communication skills and professional approach.
• ECS, CSCS, or CCNSG card preferred but not essential – training available.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.

What's on Offer

• Salary from £32,682 to £38,300 (with potential to earn up to £54,000 with overtime).
• Shift arrangements: Monday‑Friday 12 am‑4 am double time, 8 am‑5 pm standard time, 5 pm‑midnight time and a half; Saturday 12 am‑4 am double time, 4 am‑midnight time and a half; Sunday and bank holidays double time.
• Performance and company bonus schemes.
• Employee Ownership Bonus (EOT).
• Company pension scheme.
• Private medical cover (low excess policy).
• Life assurance with access to additional wellbeing support.
• 23 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
• All offers are subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.

If you’re a skilled engineer who enjoys problem‑solving, working independently, and providing exceptional service, we’d love to hear from you.