Field Service Engineer

Reed; Eastleigh; Sur place; GBP 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company vehicle

Overtime opportunities

Call-out allowance and premium rates

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career progression

Résumé du poste

Reed is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer for its South Coast operation. The role focuses on servicing, diagnosing and repairing generators and related equipment at customer sites and company locations.

You will diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, carry out repairs, and perform routine servicing while delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting or Plant Engineering.
• Proven experience servicing and repairing generators, diesel engines, plant machinery, or related equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience in a field service environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence; towing entitlement advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Service, maintain, diagnose and repair generators and related equipment at customer sites and company locations.
• Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose and fault-find electrical and mechanical issues and replace faulty components.
• Carry out engine, electrical and mechanical repairs and modify control panels as needed.
• Participate in an on-call rota for breakdown support (1 in 5).
• Adhere to health and safety procedures and maintain vehicle and site housekeeping.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality standards.

Connaissances

Fault finding

Communication

Teamwork

Formation

City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification

Outils

ECS/CSCS card

Description du poste

An established and growing power generation and engineering business is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join its South Coast operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with mechanical, electrical, diesel engine, plant, or generator experience to work on a varied fleet of equipment while supporting a diverse customer base.

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing generators and associated equipment across customer sites and company locations. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability while delivering excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and fault-find electrical and mechanical issues
• Carry out engine, electrical, and mechanical repairs
• Replace faulty components and assemblies
• Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance
• Conduct control panel modifications and adjustments
• Liaise with customers, providing updates and technical support
• Participate in an on-call rota for breakdown support (1 week in 5)
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety procedures
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and vehicle care
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality standards

About You

You will ideally hold a qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, Plant Engineering, or a related discipline.

We welcome applications from candidates who:

• Hold a City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ, apprenticeship, or equivalent engineering qualification
• Have proven experience servicing and repairing generators, diesel engines, plant machinery, or related equipment
• Possess strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Have experience working in a field service environment
• Demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Hold a full UK driving licence (towing entitlement advantageous)
• Hold an ECS or CSCS card (desirable but not essential)

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle
• Overtime opportunities
• Call-out allowance and premium rates
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term career progression
• Stable and growing engineering business

Overtime Rates

• Monday to Saturday (12:00am to 4:00am): Double Time
• All other out-of-hours work: Time and a Half
• Sundays & Bank Holidays: Double Time

If you're an experienced engineer looking for a varied field-based position with excellent earning potential and career development opportunities, we'd like to hear from you.