Generator Field Service Engineer – On‑Site & Depot

John F Hunt Power; Chester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Laptop

25 days annual leave + BH

Job summary

John F Hunt Power is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our depot in Chester-le-Street. The role is predominantly field based with some yard work and involves supporting the Depot Foreman with engineering tasks and service checks.

Responsibilities include servicing and maintaining generators both onsite and at the depot, fault finding on control panels and electrical systems, and carrying out repairs. You will work to health and safety guidelines and liaise with customers.

Qualifications

• NVQ in plant maintenance/equivalent in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience in generator/plant hire industry.
• Ability to prioritise workload to ensure weekly service schedules are completed on time.
• Full UK driving licence held for minimum of 3 years.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative with minimum supervision.
• Able to communicate on all levels.
• Eager to ensure excellent customer service levels at all times.
• Forklift licence preferable (training provided if required).

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing and maintenance on generators both on site and in the depot.
• Fault finding on control panels and AC/DC electrical systems.
• Mechanical and electrical repairs.
• On-call rota out of hours including Bank Holidays.
• Liaising directly with customers.
• Daily defects reporting for company vehicle roadworthiness.
• Completing paperwork (service sheets, PDI sheets).
• Adhering to Health & Safety guidelines at all times.

Skills

Generator/plant hire experience

Prioritisation of workload

Full UK driving licence

Teamwork & initiative

Effective communication

Customer service

Forklift licence (preferred)

Education

NVQ in plant maintenance/equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

John F Hunt Power is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our depot in Chester-le-Street. The role is predominantly field based with some yard work and involves supporting the Depot Foreman with engineering tasks and service checks.

Responsibilities include servicing and maintaining generators both onsite and at the depot, fault finding on control panels and electrical systems, and carrying out repairs. You will work to health and safety guidelines and liaise with customers.