Field Service Engineer

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A power solutions provider is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join their team and carry out maintenance, servicing, and repairs on diesel generators across various locations in the North. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, fault-finding skills, and field service experience. This role offers a competitive salary up to £38,300 and additional benefits including a company van, pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Salary up to £38,300

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company van

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare and life assurance

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Proven experience in servicing and repairing generator sets.
• Strong fault-finding skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and servicing on generators.
• Diagnose and repair faults to minimise downtime.
• Conduct site surveys to assess service needs.

Skills

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Diesel Fitting

Plant Maintenance

Fault-finding skills

Field service experience

Education

Relevant qualification (City & Guilds, BTEC or apprenticeship)

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Manchester, Leeds, and Sheffield

Pay: £32,680.00 - £38,300.00 per year

Location: North (various sites across the region of Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)

We are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to carry out maintenance, servicing, and repair work on a range of diesel generators. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business that provides critical power solutions across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and servicing on customer-owned and rental generators.
• Diagnose and repair faults, ensuring timely resolution and minimising downtime.
• Conduct site surveys to assess service needs.
• Participate in the on‑call rota, providing out‑of‑hours support when required.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and ISO standards.
• Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment to a high standard.

Skills & Experience

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, or Plant Maintenance (City & Guilds, BTEC or apprenticeship).
• Proven experience in servicing and repairing generator sets (e.g., FG Wilson, Cummins, or similar).
• Strong fault‑finding skills and ability to work independently.
• Previous field service experience is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• ECS/CSCS or CCNSG card beneficial (training provided if needed).

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £38,300 with overtime earning potential of £45,000‑£47,000.
• 23 days holiday (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
• Company van.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private healthcare and life assurance.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.