Generator Field Service Engineer (Bristol)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Training, upskilling, and progression

Company pension scheme

Buy and Sell Holiday scheme

Private medical scheme

Life assurance scheme

23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) -

Job summary

First Military Recruitment is partnering with a reputable client to recruit a Generator Field Service Engineer to maintain, service and repair a fleet of rental generators in the Bristol/South West region.

The role requires a mechanical or electrical engineering qualification, proven generator experience (FG Wilson or Cummins), a full UK driving licence, and strong fault-finding and customer-service skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or diesel fitting.
• Proven experience servicing and repairing generator sets (FG Wilson, Cummins or similar).
• Full UK driving license.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on diesel generators.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs on rental generators.
• Conduct site surveys to assess customer requirements and maintenance needs.
• Participate in the on-call rota for out-of-hours support.
• Maintain health and safety standards and keep vehicles and work areas clean and safe.
• Adhere to quality, environmental, energy management, and safety procedures.
• Deliver excellent customer service and build relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering team.

Skills

Diesel generator service

Field service experience

Diagnostic skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Education

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

JR361: Generator Field Service Engineer

Location: Bristol, South West

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.
• Proven experience servicing and repairing generator sets, particularly FG Wilson, Cummins, or similar equipment.
• 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