Field Service engineer

Sunbelt Rentals Careers; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental provider in the UK is seeking a skilled Field Engineer to maintain, repair, and prepare critical power equipment. The role emphasizes hands-on work with loadbanks, transformers, and UPS systems, ensuring operational reliability. Candidates should have proven maintenance experience and a strong electrical background. The position offers a comprehensive rewards package, emphasizing a commitment to health and safety, alongside a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Employee recognition awards

Great company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance or workshop engineering.
• Ability to read schematics and perform fault-finding on three-phase systems.
• Full, valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on critical power equipment.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Report hazards and participate in risk assessments.

Skills

Electrical background

Hands-on experience with loadbanks, transformers, UPS systems

Problem-solving attitude

Attention to detail

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

About The Role

Are you ready for your next career move to a Company that really values your contribution and can offer you award-winning training opportunities? People truly are at the heart of our business and we believe in empowering our colleagues to develop their skills, make decisions and take on new responsibilities.

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Field Engineer to maintain, repair, and prepare our critical power equipment to the highest standard. This is a hands‑on workshop‑based role where you will be the technical expert ensuring our loadbanks, transformers, generators, battery energy storage units (BESS), UPS units, and distribution equipment are always project‑ready. Your work is the foundation for the success and reliability of our field operations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance (PPM), diagnostics, repairs, and modifications on a range of critical power equipment, including:
  • Loadbanks (AC/DC, Resistive/Reactive)
  • Generators
  • Battery Energy Storage Units (BESS)
  • Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
  • Transformers
  • Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
  • Cables and Connectors
• Adhere to all company and statutory Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations at all times.
• Participate in risk assessments and follow safe systems of work, including the use of appropriate PPE.
• Report any near misses, defects, or hazards immediately to the Operations Manager.

What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an industry‑leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great company pension scheme.

About You

To succeed in this role you will bring the following skill‑set and behaviours:

• Proven experience as a service, maintenance, or workshop engineer within the power generation, critical power, or a related electrical field.
• Strong electrical background with the ability to read schematics and conduct fault‑finding on complex three‑phase systems.
• Hands‑on experience with maintaining and repairing at least some of the following: loadbanks, transformers, UPS systems, or power distribution.
• Competent in using electrical test equipment (multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers).
• A proactive, problem‑solving attitude with excellent attention to detail.
• A full, valid driver’s licence.

About Us

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is.

Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers, so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our teammates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.

Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first‑aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24‑7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.