Field Service Engineer in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Energy Jobline CVL; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join their team. The role involves maintenance and repair of diesel generators across various sites in Manchester, Leeds, and Sheffield. The position offers a competitive salary of £32,680 to £38,300, with overtime potential up to £47,000 and benefits such as a company van, pension scheme, and private healthcare.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, servicing, and repair work on diesel generators.
• Proven ability to work independently and diagnose faults.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification

Experience in servicing generators

Strong fault-finding skills

Full UK driving licence

Previous field service experience

Education

City & Guilds, BTEC or apprenticeship

Job description

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Field Service Engineer- (Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield)

Pay: £32,680.00 - £38,300.00 per year

Job description:

Job Title: Field Service Engineer

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

Salary: £32,680–£38,300 + overtime earning potential up to £45,000–£47,000

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

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