Generator Field Service Engineer

idibu; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company is seeking a Generator Field Service Engineer to maintain and optimise biogas engines across various sites in London. The role involves planned and unplanned maintenance, ensuring safety and budget compliance. Ideal candidates have NVQ or equivalent in mechanical engineering and strong diagnostic skills. Competitive salary up to £54,000 plus additional benefits and opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

Competitive salary

All PPE and tools provided

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and optimise assets using engine/generator controls.
• Competent to work alone or as part of a team.
• Proven hands-on experience with internal combustion engines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, repair and optimise biogas engines.
• Ensure all maintenance is carried out safely and within budget.
• Complete service records and reports accurately.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of internal combustion engines

Ability to carry out diagnostics

Good communication skills

Education

NVQ/ C&G or engine manufacturer's qualification in mechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

We currently have a great opportunity for you to join our waste treatment team as a Generator Field Service Engineer. As a successful candidate, your role will be to maintain, diagnose, repair and optimise the performance of a fleet of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) spark ignition biogas engines located across various Thames Water sites. The ideal candidate can be based anywhere in the Thames Valley and the London area due to travel within the Thames water area.

What you’ll be doing

• To carry out the planned and unplanned maintenance of the fleet of CHP Spark Ignition generators within a geographical region, but not limited to.
• Work with current CHP support staff and suppliers to ensure all maintenance is carried out safely, with the least possible downtime and within budget.
• Completed service records and reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Identification of parts required for the order, lubricants, and waste.
• Demonstrating a zero-compromise attitude towards health, safety, and well-being in all aspects of work.
• Ensuring excellent customer service.
• Working to benefit other team members with Skills from the product training.

Base Location

Depending on your location, you can be based at any of our sites in the Thames Valley, Home Counties and the London area.

Working Pattern

45 hours per week, Monday-Friday. There is a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment, and there is the opportunity to earn overtime at time and a half or double rates.

Requirements

You must have the ability to operate and optimise assets using engine/generator controls, such as ComAp and DIA.NE and TEM Evo.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of the operation and maintenance of internal combustion engines.
• Ability to carry out thorough, comprehensive, and methodical diagnostics on engine, generator and associated systems.
• Ability to operate and optimise assets using engine/generator controls, such as ComAp and DIA.NE and TEM Evo.
• Competent to work to a high level of quality, alone or as part of a team.

To be successful, you will have the following skills and experience

• Ideally, NVQ/ C&G or an engine manufacturer's qualification in mechanical engineering.
• Electrical qualification is an advantage, but not essential.
• Proven working ‘hands-on’ experience working with internal combustion engines and associated systems.
• Natural / Bio / AD Gas engine, CHP, and gas system experience is desirable but not essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary offering up to £54,000 per annum, depending on your experience level.
• Opportunity to earn overtime at time and a half or double rates.
• All PPE and tools, plus the provision of a van when on duty and on call.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay
• Access to benefits to support health, wellbeing and finances – including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, vouchers, and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. You’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.