Field Services Engineer

PPI Engineering Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PPI Engineering Ltd in Norwich is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer with an electrical bias and practical mechanical awareness to join our service team.

You will inspect, install, fault-find, test, and commission motors, generators and associated systems on customer sites, with occasional generator test bed work at our Norwich facility.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical or electromechanical apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of rotating electrical machines and equipment.
• Offshore survival certificate (BOSIET/HUET) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare scopes, reports and work packs for service activities.
• Inspect, install, test, commissioning and handover of equipment to customers.
• Support generator test bed activities at the Norwich facility, including preparation, set‑up, inspection, testing, data recording and post‑test checks.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults on rotating electrical machines and associated systems.
• Assist with mechanical dismantling, inspection and reassembly of motors, generators and associated rotating equipment.
• Support bearing inspection activities, including visual inspection, clearance checks, seal inspection and reporting of findings.
• Assist with machine alignment, coupling checks and general mechanical inspection activities.
• Work with engineering, test bed and workshop teams to support strip, repair, rebuild and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with site‑specific HSE requirements and company safety procedures.
• Provide technical support to customers on‑site, remotely and internally.
• Maintain accurate service reports, test records and technical documentation.

Skills

Electrical field service

Mechanical awareness

Customer communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Safety consciousness

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

BOSIET/HUET

Job description

PPI has the experience and capability to deliver innovative, reliable, high-efficiency solutions to every customer. With an established track record in the design and supply of medium and high voltage motors, generators and associated equipment, PPI also offers a full service and support package for electrical rotating machines and accompanying equipment.

PPI supplies the power generation sector, including renewables, oil & gas, heavy industry, mining and defence, providing high technology support and solutions for rotating electrical machines, control and protection systems, and power electronics.

Job Summary:

Due to a growing pipeline of work, we are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer with an electrical bias and practical mechanical awareness to join our service team, based at our Norwich facility.

The role involves representing the company on customer sites, carrying out inspection, installation, fault finding, testing, commissioning and support activities on motors, generators and associated auxiliary systems. The successful candidate will also support generator test bed activities at the Norwich facility when required, including preparation, set-up, testing, inspection, data recording and post-test checks.

Full experience across every area is not essential. Candidates with strong electrical field service experience, a practical hands‑on approach and a willingness to develop mechanical inspection, commissioning and test bed skills are encouraged to apply. Training can be provided as required.

You will be expected to produce clear and accurate end‑of‑job reports, test records and technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare scopes, documentation, reports and work packs for upcoming service activities.
• Carry out inspection, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of equipment to customers.
• Support generator test bed activities at the Norwich facility, including preparation, set‑up, inspection, testing, data recording and post‑test checks.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults on rotating electrical machines and associated systems.
• Assist with mechanical dismantling, inspection and reassembly of motors, generators and associated rotating equipment.
• Support bearing inspection activities, including visual inspection, clearance checks, seal inspection and reporting of findings.
• Assist with machine alignment, coupling checks and general mechanical inspection activities.
• Work with engineering, test bed and workshop teams to support strip, repair, rebuild and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with site‑specific HSE requirements and company safety procedures.
• Provide technical support to customers on‑site, remotely and internally.
• Maintain accurate service reports, test records and technical documentation.

Qualifications & Education:

• Recognised electrical or electromechanical apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent relevant experience in rotating equipment, power systems or industrial electrical systems. HNC/HND is advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of rotating electrical machines and associated equipment.
• Valid offshore survival certificate (BOSIET/HUET) is advantageous.

Experience:

• Experience in electrical or electromechanical field service, ideally involving rotating equipment, power distribution equipment or industrial electrical systems.
• Electrical bias preferred, with practical mechanical awareness of rotating electrical machines.
• Experience working in oil & gas, power generation, renewables, defence, marine or heavy industry would be advantageous.
• Technical knowledge of MV/LV systems, rotating equipment, diagnostics, testing tools and field service practices.
• Experience with condition monitoring or diagnostic testing, such as insulation resistance, vibration analysis or thermography, would be advantageous.
• Experience with bearing inspection, machine alignment, mechanical strip/rebuild or rotating equipment inspection would be advantageous.
• Experience supporting workshop, factory test or generator/motor test bed activities would be advantageous.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with customers, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across service, engineering and customer teams.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical assembly drawings and technical specifications.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate service reports, test records and end‑of‑job documentation.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in challenging site environments.
• Self‑motivated, practical and able to work independently.
• Willingness to assist with mechanical inspection, dismantling and reassembly activities where required.
• Able to work flexibly between field service activities and internal generator test bed support requirements.

Physical Requirements:

- Will be required to pass security clearances.

- Able to obtain UK offshore medical (OEUK).

- Valid UK or national passport.

- Full UK driving licence.

- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally including offshore assignments.

- Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00.

- Site work rate enhancements available when working away from home.