Field Service Engineer

Clear Engineering Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Wigan. The role involves servicing and maintaining CHP systems and gas engines, requiring strong mechanical knowledge and fault-finding skills. Candidates should have an engineering qualification and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a competitive salary with generous overtime rates, a company vehicle, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Enhanced pension scheme

Private healthcare

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in gas and diesel-powered CHP units.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to work independently and travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and breakdowns of power generation systems.
• Work on CHP and gas engines.
• Perform electrical fault finding and repairs.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Customer service

Education

Apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Field Service Engineer (Power Generation) – Wigan

Salary: £70,000-£80,000 OTE + Door2Door Pay + Overtime Rates + Vehicle + Tools + Benefits + Progression

If you're from the power generation or marine sector this could be a great role for you. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Field Service Engineer with a strong background in service and maintenance to join our growing team. Specialising in the maintenance of CHP systems, gas engines, and diesel engines, this role is vital in ensuring the ongoing reliability and performance of critical energy systems across various sites.

This energy company are an established OEM and specialist provider of a green energy supply to their customers. To help provide low carbon solutions for their infrastructure. With a huge client portfolio this is a brilliant chance to join a leading manufacture within the power generation sector. Your work at client locations & the main depot, performing detailed diagnostics, major overhauls, and full engine rebuilds, often on large industrial and commercial power units.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and breakdowns
• Working on CHP, GAS Engines and renewable energy systems
• Electrical fault finding and repairs (ComAp, three phase, drives, motors, PLC)
• Customer facing role
• Monday to Friday covering surrounding territory

Requirements

• Proven experience in gas and diesel-powered CHP units.
• Apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND, etc.).
• Strong mechanical knowledge of major engine brands (e.g., MAN, Jenbacher, Cummins, Perkins, CAT).
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Ability to work independently and travel regularly to client sites.
• Excellent fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• OEM training on gas engines or CHP systems.
• Familiarity with generator control systems and associated electrical knowledge.
• Experience working in power generation, utilities, or energy sector.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary with generous overtime rates.
• Company vehicle, tools, and PPE provided.
• Enhanced pension scheme and private healthcare.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business.