Generator Field Service Engineer (Bristol)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Company vehicle

Training and progression

Pension scheme

Private medical scheme

Life assurance scheme

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

First Military Recruitment is seeking a Generator Field Service Engineer to join our client’s team in Bristol. The role involves servicing and repairing diesel generators, conducting site surveys, and supporting on-call duties to ensure high customer service levels.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering qualification, generator experience (FG Wilson/Cummins), strong diagnostic skills, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or electrical engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Experience servicing generator sets (FG Wilson, Cummins or similar).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Field service experience is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• ECS/CSCS/CCNSG cards desirable.

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 on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety on company vehicles and worksites.
• Comply with quality, environmental, energy management and health & safety procedures.
• Deliver excellent customer service while building relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering team.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Diesel Fitting

Plant Maintenance

Apprenticeship

Fault Finding

Communication

Driving Licence

Customer Service

Site Cards Desirable

Education

City & Guilds / BTEC

Job description

JR361: Generator Field Service Engineer
Location: Bristol, South West
Salary: £33,750 - £40,000 Per Annum + Progression + Bonus + Overtime + Company Vehicle
Overview:
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.

• 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

JR361: Generator Field Service Engineer
Location: Bristol, South West
Salary: £33,750 - £40,000 Per Annum + Progression + Bonus + Overtime + Company Vehicle