Field Service Engineer

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland is seeking a skilled workshop-based Engineer to maintain and repair critical power equipment, including loadbanks, generators, BESS, UPS, transformers, and PDUs. You will complete documentation and provide remote technical support to the Field Service Team, while helping manage workshop stock and parts sourcing.

The role requires strong electrical knowledge, the ability to read schematics, fault-find three-phase systems, and a valid driver's licence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a service, maintenance, or workshop engineer within the power generation, critical power, or a related electrical field.
• Strong electrical background with the ability to read schematics and fault-find on complex three-phase systems.
• Hands-on experience with maintaining and repairing loadbanks, transformers, UPS systems, or power distribution.
• Competent in using electrical test equipment (multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers).
• A proactive, problem-solving attitude with excellent attention to detail.
• A full, valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and diagnostics on critical power equipment.
• Repair loadbanks, generators, BESS, UPS, transformers, and PDUs.
• Complete job cards, service reports, and test certificates.
• Provide remote technical support to the Field Service Team.
• Assist Operations Manager with parts sourcing and stock control.
• Assist with loading/unloading and inspect equipment on return.
• Follow health and safety regulations and PPE usage.
• Report near misses or hazards promptly.

Skills

Service engineer experience

Electrical fault-finding

Power equipment repair

Electrical test tools

Attention to detail

Driver's licence

Education

Electrical qualification

Inspection qualifications

Health & safety

FLT licence

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 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

• Equipment Maintenance & Repair:
• 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
• Conduct functional testing on all equipment post-repair and pre-dispatch to ensure 100% operational readiness.
• Accurately complete job cards, service reports, and test certificates for all work undertaken.
• Technical & Logistics Support:
• Provide remote technical support and guidance to the Field Service Team when on‑site.
• Assist the Operations Manager with sourcing parts and managing workshop stock levels.
• Occasionally assist with the loading and unloading of equipment, verifying its condition upon return from hire.
• Health & Safety:
• 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.

If you join the team we’ll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We’ll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you’d like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations.

To succeed in this role you will bring the following skill‑set and behaviours:

• Proven experience as a service, maintenance, or workshop engineer within the power generation, critical power, or a related electrical field.
• Strong electrical background with the ability to read schematics and conduct fault‑finding on complex three‑phase systems.
• Hands‑on experience with maintaining and repairing at least some of the following: loadbanks, transformers, UPS systems, or power distribution.
• Competent in using electrical test equipment (multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers).
• A proactive, problem‑solving attitude with excellent attention to detail.
• A full, valid driver's licence.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

• Formal qualification in an electrical discipline (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3).
• Testing and Inspection qualification (e.g., 18th Edition, 2391).
• Knowledge of health and safety protocols in a workshop environment.
• FLT (Forklift Truck) licence.

Why Sunbelt?

Whether it's construction sites, energy projects, government initiatives, or unforgettable events, Sunbelt Rentals deliver the equipment and expertise to move every industry forward. With our ambition to an employer of choice this makes Sunbelt Rentals an ideal destination for your next career move.

We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff, and users of our services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability, or offending background. Having a criminal record will not automatically bar an individual from working with us. We judge each case on its own merits, taking into account the relevance of the conviction to the role, the circumstances, and the time passed since the offence.