Field Service Engineer Portable Power Solutions

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global power solutions company is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer in Cambridge. You will service and maintain portable power equipment, delivering exceptional customer service. The role offers a competitive salary of £43,000 - £57,000, a company vehicle, and various benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical and electrical skills and a clean UK driving licence.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement scheme

Free parking

On-site gym access

Generous overtime allowances

Qualifications

• Experience in power distribution systems in the construction sector or military.
• Proven experience working on generators and portable compressors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain portable air compressors, generators, and tools.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Deliver best-in-class customer service.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Fault-finding skills

Communication skills

Education

HNC in mechanical or electrical discipline

Job description

Overview

Field Service Engineer – Portable Power Solutions

£43,000 - £57,000 (including overtime). Company Vehicle and other benefits.

We are proud to be representing a major international brand renowned for innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence across industries worldwide. From renewable energy and medical research to infrastructure and food production, their technologies power progress – and now you could be part of that journey.

Our client is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer with proven expertise in generators, portable power equipment, and associated mechanical and electrical systems. This is a unique opportunity to join a global leader whose name is synonymous with quality, reliability, and pride of workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Covering part of the South and South West client base. Service and maintain portable air compressors, energy storage systems, generators, pumps, lighting towers, and handheld tools.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carry out commissioning, pre-delivery inspections, and upgrades.
• Deliver best-in-class customer service – every time.
• Work closely with the service team to plan and organise your workload.
• Promote the company brand with professionalism and pride.
• This role involves daily travel within the region and may occasionally require overnight stays – fully supported by attractive overtime allowances.

About You / Qualifications

• You’ll be an experienced field service engineer with a balanced skill set in both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Experience gained in power distribution systems within the construction sector, maritime environment, or military service would be particularly well-suited to this position.
• Proven experience working on generators, portable compressors, energy storage, pumps, or similar equipment.
• Strong fault-finding skills.
• A good working knowledge of the construction industry.
• Excellent communication skills, both face-to-face and digital (Microsoft 365 proficiency is a plus).
• HNC (or equivalent) in a mechanical or electrical discipline – highly advantageous.
• A full clean UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.

Why Join?

• Work with a world-leading brand known for innovation and engineering excellence.
• Competitive salary with benefits including health insurance, paid leave, retirement scheme, free parking, and on-site gym access.
• Generous overtime allowances for travel and additional hours worked.
• Genuine investment in your professional development and career progression.
• A culture that values teamwork and the contribution of every team member.
• The satisfaction of delivering power solutions that keep critical industries running.
• This is an opportunity to join a growing international business with career mobility and progression potential.

The role is expected to attract strong interest, so early applications are encouraged.

Candidates based in Swindon, Reading, Oxford, or Cambridge would be particularly desirable. Above all, our client seeks capable engineers with a keen eye for delivering exceptional customer service.

Apply today and start your journey with a global leader in portable power solutions.