Field Service Engineer

Path Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire specialist is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service and maintain diesel generators across Exeter and Plymouth. This role offers a competitive salary, overtime, and additional benefits including a company van, training, and career progression. Ideal candidates will have experience with diesel generators and a commitment to safety and customer service.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company van and fuel card

Pension scheme and additional company benefits

Clear career progression

Overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours

Sunday on-call remuneration

Qualifications

• Experience servicing and maintaining diesel generators up to 1250kVA.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in engineering.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Service, fault-find, and repair mobile diesel generators.
• Attend breakdowns and complete preventative maintenance.
• Deliver high levels of customer service.

Skills

Service and repair of diesel generators

Fault-finding and troubleshooting

Customer service

Health and safety standards

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Diesel Generators | Covering Exeter down to Plymouth - Please note you can live anywhere around these areas | £40k–£45k + Overtime + Van + On-Call Bonus
Join a leading equipment hire specialist offering long-term career growth, advanced training, and exceptional earning potential.

As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll service, maintain and repair diesel generators ranging up to 1250kVA across customer sites in Exeter, Plymouth and surrounding areas. You'll be part of a supportive engineering team, attending breakdowns, completing routine maintenance, carrying out fault-finding, and ensuring generators are running reliably and efficiently.

What’s in it for you as the Field Service Engineer:

• Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 depending on experience

• Overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours

• Sunday on-call rota: £200 standby + double time hourly rate

• Company van and fuel card provided

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Clear career progression within a national business

• Pension scheme and additional company benefits

Key Responsibilities as the Field Service Engineer:

• Service, fault-find and repair mobile diesel generators (up to 1250kVA)

• Attend breakdowns and complete preventative maintenance

• Complete service reports and compliance documentation accurately

• Participate in an on-call rota with generous standby and overtime pay

• Deliver high levels of customer service and uphold strong safety standards

To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a:
Generator Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Diesel Engineer, Mobile Service Engineer, Power Generation Engineer, Mobile Generator Engineer, Service Technician, Generator Technician.

Ready to take your engineering career to the next level?
Click apply nowto become a Field Service Engineer and be part of a company that truly invests in your future.