Field Service engineer

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental provider in the UK seeks a proactive Field Engineer to maintain and repair critical power equipment. You'll perform diagnostics, planned maintenance, and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations. This workshop-focused role is essential for the operational reliability of our equipment, including generators and UPS units, contributing to the company's award-winning training and flexible benefits. Strong skills in power equipment are vital, along with a commitment to safety standards.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Retail discount scheme

Employee recognition awards

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintaining and repairing power equipment.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Proficiency in diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance on critical power equipment.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Participate in risk assessments.

Skills

Planned maintenance

Diagnostics and repairs

Knowledge of power equipment

Adherence to health and safety regulations

Tools

Loadbanks

Generators

Battery Energy Storage Units

Uninterruptible Power Supplies

Transformers

Power Distribution Units

Job description

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 will include:

• 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.