Field Service Engineer: Full-Time | Competitive Salary

Power Electrics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the power generation industry is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team in Bristol. This role involves performing maintenance and repairs on diesel generators, ensuring high customer satisfaction through effective service. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. With a commitment to employee development, this company offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive salary

Excellent development and progression opportunities

Company pension scheme

Private medical scheme

Life assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• Proven experience in servicing and repairing generator sets essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing and maintenance of diesel generators.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on generators.
• Conduct site surveys to assess service needs.

Skills

Fault-Finding

Communication

Customer Awareness

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Diesel Fitting

Plant Maintenance

Job description

Field Service Engineer: Full-Time | Competitive Salary

Field Service Engineer: Full-Time | Competitive Salary

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Generator Service and Repair Solutions | Service Operations Manager at Power Electrics

Job title: Field Service Engineer

Reports to: Service Manager

Hours: Full-Time

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

About Us

Power Electrics is a proud family company, dedicated to innovation, excellence, and customer service. We have grown from a small yard in 1963 to operating out of several locations across the country, and now with a fleet of over 2,500 generators. We continue to offer a specialist, single-source solution for diesel generator Hire, Service, and Parts.

Our employees are our greatest asset, and their dedication and enthusiasm have helped us to become so successful. Power Electrics are committed to providing a workplace that encourages growth and personal development for all employees. We recognise the value of our employees and the contribution they make.

By investing in new research and technology, we’re providing our customers with reliable power that is increasingly sustainable and environmentally friendly. It’s certainly an interesting time to be working within the power generation industry.

What is the job?

This role offers a great opportunity for an experienced Service Engineer residing near the M4 corridor to join the South West's largest generator specialist. You will play a key role in supporting the Service Department by performing maintenance and repairs on customer-owned diesel generators and our rental fleet. This position requires a high degree of customer interaction and collaboration with various departments, so a strong customer service focus is essential.

What Will You Be Doing In This Role

Planned Maintenance and Service

• Perform routine servicing and maintenance of diesel generators for both customer-owned and rental equipment.
  
  

Service and Repairs

• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on customer and rental generators, ensuring quick resolution of any issues.
  
  

Site Surveys

• Conduct site surveys as requested to assess service needs and maintenance requirements.
  
  

On-Call Duty

• Participate in the company’s on-call rota system to provide timely assistance during off-hours.
  
  

Health & Safety Compliance

• Follow the Company Health & Safety Policy, maintaining clean and orderly workspaces, including company vehicles.
• Comply with all aspects of the company ISO standards ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 procedures. Proactively contributing to our continuous improvement programme.
  
  

Skills And Requirement

Technical Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, or Plant Maintenance (e.g., City & Guilds, BTEC)
• Alternatively, completion of an approved apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience in servicing and repairing generator sets, particularly FG Wilson, Cummins, or similar (Essential)
  
  

Troubleshooting & Communication

• Strong fault-finding skills and effective communication abilities
  
  

Field Service Experience

• Prior experience working in a field service role (advantageous)
  
  

Driving & Licencing

• Full driving licence required
  
  

Customer Awareness

• Demonstrated ability to understand and meet customer requirements efficiently and effectively
  
  

Independence and Teamwork

• Capable of working independently and as part of a team
  
  

Competency Cards

• ECS/CSCS or CCNSG competency card preferred but not essential (training can be provided if necessary)
  
  

OVER TIME RATES

Rates apply to hours worked outside of standard times, as outlined below:

Days

Time

Rate

Monday to Friday

12 am to 4 am

8am to 5pm

5pm to Midnight

Double Time

Standard Time

Time and Half

SATURDAYS

12 am to 4 am

4 am to Midnight

Double Time

Time and Half

Sundays & Bank Holidays

All hours

Double Time

What We Offer

We offer great benefits to all of our staff:

23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service

Competitive salary

Excellent development and progression opportunities

Company pension scheme

Private medical scheme

Life assurance scheme - with access to more healthcare support and counselling services to help protect employees’ financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing

Our Philosophy

At Power Electrics, we welcome a variety of cultures, experiences, and backgrounds. We ensure that all management decisions made regarding employment are done with fairness and without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are solely committed to adhering to the principles of equal and inclusive employment.

Due to the nature of our work, DBS checks are required, and any offer is dependent on satisfactory references being obtained.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.

If you do not hear from us within two working weeks, then your application has not been successful on this occasion.

NO AGENCIES

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