Field Service Engineer

Path Recruitment Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire specialist is seeking a Field Service Engineer to maintain mobile diesel generators across Exeter and Plymouth. This position offers a competitive salary of £40k–£45k, overtime pay, a company van, and ample career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience in servicing and repairing diesel generators and a strong focus on customer service and safety standards.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Clear career progression

Company van and fuel card

Qualifications

• Experience servicing and repairing diesel generators.
• Ability to complete service reports accurately.
• Customer service oriented with strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Service, fault-find and repair mobile diesel generators.
• Attend breakdowns and complete preventative maintenance.
• Participate in an on-call rota with standby pay.

Skills

Diesel generator maintenance

Fault-finding

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Field Service Engineer - Diesel Generators | Covering Exeter down to Plymouth - Please note you can live anywhere around these areas | £40k–£45k + Overtime + Van + On-Call Bonus

Join a leading equipment hire specialist offering long-term career growth, advanced training, and exceptional earning potential.

As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll service, maintain and repair diesel generators ranging up to 1250kVA across customer sites in Exeter, Plymouth and surrounding areas. You'll be part of a supportive engineering team, attending breakdowns, completing routine maintenance, carrying out fault-finding, and ensuring generators are running reliably and efficiently.

What’s in it for you as the Field Service Engineer

• Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
• Overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours
• Sunday on-call rota: £200 standby + double time hourly rate
• Company van and fuel card provided
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Clear career progression within a national business
• Pension scheme and additional company benefits

Key Responsibilities as the Field Service Engineer

• Service, fault-find and repair mobile diesel generators (up to 1250kVA)
• Attend breakdowns and complete preventative maintenance
• Complete service reports and compliance documentation accurately
• Participate in an on-call rota with generous standby and overtime pay
• Deliver high levels of customer service and uphold strong safety standards

To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a: Generator Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Diesel Engineer, Mobile Service Engineer, Power Generation Engineer, Mobile Generator Engineer, Service Technician, Generator Technician.

Ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Click apply now to become a Field Service Engineer and be part of a company that truly invests in your future.