Field Service Engineer

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG; Gildersome; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Field Service Engineer to perform maintenance and repairs on power generation systems. This role requires significant travel across the UK and potentially overseas. Ideal candidates will have a background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and relevant field experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Exceptional benefits including bonus and discounts

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel extensively within the UK and overseas.
• Significant field work experience in power generation.
• Knowledge of Dynamic Uninterruptible Power Systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all relevant Health and Safety legislation.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify faults.
• Provide 365/24/7 emergency on-call coverage.
• Compile technical reports for each job.
• Carry out service, repairs and commissioning.

Skills

Field work experience

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Knowledge of power generation

Understanding mechanical and electrical drawings

Education

Appropriate qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Field Service Engineer (Generator Service Engineer) – Full Time – South East/ Mobile across UK. Role with Rolls-Royce Power Systems. Reporting to the Service Supervisor for the PowerGen Business Unit and responsible for day-to-day planned preventive maintenance, unplanned reactive maintenance, and scheduled repairs on MTU Kinetic Power Packs (Dynamic Uninterruptible Power Systems) and Diesel Generators. You will travel around the UK in a company-provided vehicle, carrying out a mix of scheduled service work and reactive work, which may include overnight stays. A 365/24/7 emergency on-call coverage requirement is part of the Field Service Engineer rota. Field Service Engineers are expected to be ambassadors for the company with recognised technical skills.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is a long-standing, iconic brand at the forefront of innovation. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power with safety and reliability. We pursue excellence and ingenuity to shape a future where we power, protect and connect people worldwide.

What We Offer

Excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits including bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

What you will be doing

• Comply with all relevant Health and Safety legislation applicable to the role.
• Use diagnostic tools and procedures to identify faults and communicate them 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 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 to successfully carry out duties.

Who we’re looking for

We value safety, integrity, simplicity and making a difference. These principles guide our assessment process. The Field Service Engineer role is home-based, with potential work in East Grinstead offices/workshops when not in the field. The role is physically demanding and requires a disciplined individual who can meet high standards expected of a blue-chip company.

• Willingness to work away from home and travel extensively within the UK, Ireland and overseas.
• Significant field work experience.
• Appropriate qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or demonstrable industry experience.
• Knowledge of power generation, preferably with field installation and service experience in the UK and overseas for Dynamic Uninterruptible Power Systems, Static UPS, Diesel or Gas Genset products and related systems to form a turnkey LV/MV solution.
• Experience with Control Systems is preferred.
• Ability to understand mechanical and electrical drawings.

The professional level and salary will depend on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and problem solving. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. Learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce.

Contract type: Permanent