Field Service Engineer

Clear Engineering Recruitment; Falkirk, Stirling; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is looking for a skilled Field Service Engineer specializing in gas and diesel engines. This role involves servicing, maintaining, and diagnosing power generation systems across various sites in the UK. Ideal candidates will have a solid mechanical background and experience with CHP systems. The position offers a competitive salary of £70,000-£80,000 OTE along with a company vehicle, benefits, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Tools and PPE provided

Enhanced pension scheme

Private healthcare

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in gas and diesel-powered CHP units.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of major engine brands.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and breakdowns of power generation systems.
• Perform detailed diagnostics and major overhauls on engines.
• Act as a customer-facing engineer at various client locations.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Education

Apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Field Service Engineer (Power Generation). Salary: £70,000-£80,000 OTE + Door2Door Pay + Overtime Rates + Vehicle + Tools + Benefits + Progression.

If you're from the power generation or marine sector this could be a great role for you. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Field Service Engineer with a strong background in service and maintenance to join our growing team. Specialising in the maintenance of CHP systems, gas engines, and diesel engines, this role is vital in ensuring the ongoing reliability and performance of critical energy systems across various sites.

This energy company is an established OEM and specialist provider of a green energy supply to their customers, helping to provide low carbon solutions for their infrastructure. With a huge client portfolio, this is a brilliant chance to join a leading manufacturer within the power generation sector. Your work at client locations and the main depot will involve performing detailed diagnostics, major overhauls, and full engine rebuilds, often on large industrial and commercial power units.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and breakdowns
• Working on CHP, GAS Engines and renewable energy systems
• Electrical fault finding and repairs (ComAp, three phase, drives, motors, PLC)
• Customer facing role
• Monday to Friday covering surrounding territory

Requirements

• Proven experience in gas and diesel-powered CHP units.
• Apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND, etc.).
• Strong mechanical knowledge of major engine brands (e.g., MAN, Jenbacher, Cummins, Perkins, CAT).
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Ability to work independently and travel regularly to client sites.
• Excellent fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• OEM training on gas engines or CHP systems.
• Familiarity with generator control systems and associated electrical knowledge.
• Experience working in power generation, utilities, or energy sector.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary with generous overtime rates.
• Company vehicle, tools, and PPE provided.
• Enhanced pension scheme and private healthcare.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business.

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