Field Service Engineer

Pertemps Bristol Commercial; Rowberrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bristol Commercial is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to service, maintain and repair diesel generators across customer sites and our rental fleet.

You will carry out planned servicing, diagnose faults, perform on-site repairs and attend breakdown calls, with regular site visits and a collaborative approach alongside the wider service team. Overtime opportunities apply.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing and repairing generator sets (diesel) with fault-finding skills.
• Customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing and maintenance of diesel generators.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs on customer and rental equipment.
• Attend customer sites to resolve breakdowns and technical issues.
• Carry out site surveys when required.
• Participate in an on-call rota.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety.
• Complete work in line with company procedures and quality standards.
• Keep company vehicles, tools and work areas clean and well maintained.

Skills

Fault-finding

Customer service

Teamwork

Independent worker

Driving licence

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Field Service Engineer
Location: Bristol / South West
Salary: £40,000 per annum +OT
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• EOT Bonus Scheme - share in the success of the business.
• Training, upskilling and career progression opportunities.
• Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private medical scheme.
• Life assurance with access to healthcare support and counselling services.
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service up to 28 days.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
  Full training and ongoing development.
  Opportunity to build your experience across a range of diesel-powered equipment.

About the Role:

We are recruiting for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join an established business providing power and generator solutions across a range of industries.

You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing diesel generators, working on both customer-owned equipment and rental fleet. The role involves regular customer interaction, site visits and working closely with the wider service team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned servicing and maintenance of diesel generators.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs on customer and rental equipment.
• Attend customer sites to resolve breakdowns and technical issues.
• Carry out site surveys when required.
• Participate in an on-call rota.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety.
• Complete work in line with relevant company procedures and quality standards.
• Keep company vehicles, tools and work areas clean and well maintained.

About You:

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting or Plant Maintenance, or a relevant apprenticeship.
• Proven experience servicing and repairing generator sets, ideally FG Wilson, Cummins or similar.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Previous field service experience would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• ECS, CSCS or CCNSG card would be advantageous but is not essential.

Overtime:

Overtime is available, with enhanced rates including time and a half and double time, depending on the hours and days worked.

Additional Information:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.