Field Service Generator Engineer

Pivt; Evesham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Sick pay

Additional leave

Job summary

Pivt is seeking a Diesel Generator Field Service Engineer to support work from the Evesham depot and travel nationwide across the UK. The role involves servicing diesel generators and power systems for both rental fleets and customers’ equipment.

Ideal candidates will have field-based diesel generator experience, electrical knowledge, and a willingness to participate in a 24/7 call-out rota. A full driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Field-based diesel generator experience essential; electrical knowledge preferred.
• Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering advantageous (BTEC/City & Guilds).
• Knowledge of Deep Sea Electronics or similar control systems advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Diesel engine service, repairs, fault finding and commissioning.
• Power system service, repairs, fault finding and commissioning.
• Attending breakdowns and fault-finding visits.
• Installation of power systems.
• Occasional travel across the UK and Europe.
• Training and development towards electrical elements of the role.

Skills

Field service experience

Fault finding

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Full driving licence

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Electrical Engineering qualification

BTEC/City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

Deep Sea Electronics knowledge

Job description

Diesel Generator Field Service Engineer

Location: Field-based (Evesham depot) - Nationwide UK coverage

Salary: £35,000 - £55,000 per year + benefits

About the Role

Our client is a well-established company with a long history in the international rental, sales and service of diesel generators and associated power systems. They are looking for a Diesel Generator Field Service Engineer to support work out of their Evesham depot and further afield on sites nationwide across the UK. The role covers both their own rental fleet and the maintenance of customers own power systems.

Key Tasks & Duties

• Diesel engine service, repairs, fault finding and commissioning
• Power system service, repairs, fault finding and commissioning
• Attending breakdowns and fault-finding visits
• Installation of power systems
• Occasional work away from home across the UK and, if required, Europe
• Training and development towards the electrical elements of the role, building all-round generator set skills

Skills & Experience

• Previous proven experience of working on diesel generating sets in a field environment is essential (in-depth electrical knowledge preferred)
• Relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Plant Fitting or similar (BTEC, City & Guilds or equivalent) is advantageous
• In-depth knowledge of Deep Sea Electronics and other control systems is advantageous (training will be provided)
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 call-out rota
• Strong fault-finding ability and the ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
• CSCS/ECS card advantageous but not essential
• Full driving licence required
• DBS check advantageous (or will be carried out in due course)

Package

Remuneration will be discussed and is dependent on ability, qualifications and prior experience. Overtime rates are available as required.

Benefits include:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Additional leave

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday to Friday + overtime and call-outs as required

If you have the right hands-on experience with diesel generators and are looking for a field-based role with a reputable company, we would like to hear from you.