Generator Field Service Engineer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Training, upskilling, and career progr

Company pension scheme

Buy and Sell Holiday scheme

Private medical scheme

Life assurance scheme

23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) –

28 days with length of service

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a client to recruit a Generator Field Service Engineer in Milton Keynes. You will service, maintain, and repair diesel generators for a fleet of rental units, delivering high levels of customer service and working both independently and with internal teams.

The role offers progression, a bonus scheme, overtime, and a company vehicle. A relevant engineering qualification and a valid UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing and repairing generators.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Eligible to work in the UK and hold a valid driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on diesel generators.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs on rental generators, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently.
• Conduct site surveys to assess customer requirements and maintenance needs.
• Participate in the on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support when required.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring vehicles and work areas are safe and well organised.
• Comply with company quality, environmental, energy management, and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Customer service

Independent worker

Team player

Full UK driving licence

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification

Diesel fitting / Plant maintenance qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

JR328: Generator Field Service Engineer

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £33,750 - £40,000 Per Annum + Progression + Bonus + Overtime + Company Vehicle

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to support a growing South East operation, carrying out maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a fleet of rental generators. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high levels of customer service while working both independently and alongside internal teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on diesel generators.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs on rental generators, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently.
• Conduct site surveys to assess customer requirements and maintenance needs.
• Participate in the on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support when required.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring company vehicles and work areas are clean, safe, and well organised.
• Comply with company quality, environmental, energy management, and health & safety procedures.
• Deliver excellent customer service while building positive working relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the success of the engineering team.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, Plant Maintenance, or a similar discipline (e.g. City & Guilds or BTEC), or completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Experience servicing and repairing generators.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Previous experience in a field service engineering role is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• ECS, CSCS or CCNSG card is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided.

Benefits:

• Bonus Scheme
• Training, upskilling, and career progression
• Company pension scheme
• Buy and Sell Holiday scheme
• Private medical scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service up to 28 days