Field Service Engineer

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG; Gildersome; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team in the UK. This role includes day-to-day service, maintenance, and emergency response for Power Systems equipment. Candidates should possess experience in the power generation industry and relevant engineering qualifications, with a willingness to travel extensively. The position is home-based, with potential visits to offices and extensive fieldwork across the UK.

Qualifications

• Significant field work experience required.
• Appropriate qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of power generation industry and relevant field service experience.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Health and Safety legislation.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify faults.
• Provide emergency on-call coverage for 24/7 services.
• Compile Technical Reports detailing completed jobs.
• Carry out service and repairs on Power Systems equipment.
• Support installation and commissioning of new Power Systems.

Skills

Field work experience

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualifications

Knowledge of power generation industry

Experience on Control Systems

Understanding mechanical and electrical drawings

Job description

Job Description

Field Service Engineer (Generator Service Engineer)

Full Time

London Based

At Rolls‑Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls‑Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world‑class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high‑performance culture.

Reporting to the Service Supervisor for the PowerGen Business Unit, the role is responsible for the day‑to‑day planned preventive maintenance services, unplanned reactive maintenance services and scheduled repairs including replacement, upgrades or additional works on our MTU Kinetic Power Packs (Dynamic Uninterruptible Power Systems) and Diesel Generators.

You’ll travel around the UK in your company‑provided vehicle carrying out a mixture of scheduled service work and reactive work which may involve overnight stays, so a flexible approach to working patterns is required.

There is also a requirement to provide 365/24/7 emergency on‑call coverage as part of the Field Service Engineers on‑call rota.

The Field Service Engineer job is home‑based. The engineer may be required to work in the offices/workshops in East Grinstead when not in the field. The job is physically demanding and requires a disciplined individual capable of delivering/communicating the high standards expected of a blue‑chip company.

What you will be doing

• Comply with all relevant Health and Safety legislation applicable to the role.
• Use diagnostic tools and procedures and identify faults which can be communicated to the customer.
• Provide 365/24/7 emergency on‑call coverage as part of the Field Service Engineers call‑out rota.
• Compile Technical Reports on completion of each job detailing the work undertaken and the reasons why.
• Carry out service, repairs and commissioning for: Dynamic Uninterruptible Power Systems, Diesel Engines and their Ancillaries and Controls Systems.
• Assist and support the Project Manager on the installation, commissioning and testing of new Dynamic Uninterruptible Power Systems, Diesel Generator Systems and associated balance of plant equipment.
• Build and develop strong professional relationships with all client stakeholders and suppliers in order to successfully carry out your duties.

Position Qualifications

• Significant field work experience.
• Appropriate qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar relevant qualification or demonstrable industry experience.
• Knowledge of power generation industry, preferably with field installation and service experience in the UK and overseas territories of Dynamic Uninterruptible Power Systems, Static UPS, Diesel or Gas Genset products, applications and associated ancillary systems to form a complete turnkey solution in LV and MV.
• Experience on Control Systems preferred.
• Ability to understand mechanical and electrical drawings.

Preferred requirements

• Willingness to work away from home during the week and be prepared to travel extensively within the UK, Ireland and overseas.

Power Systems is the Rolls‑Royce business which provides world‑class power solutions and complete life‑cycle support under our product and solution brand mt‑u. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi‑year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls‑Royce into a high‑performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls‑Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Type of Contract

Permanent