Service Engineer

Carrier; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance and Service Engineer to join their team in Carlisle. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge equipment, including pumps and generators, in both depot and field environments. Ideal candidates will have mechanical expertise, particularly with diesel engines, and will thrive in a hands-on role that requires problem-solving and collaboration with a dedicated team. With opportunities for career progression and continuous training, this position is perfect for those looking to enhance their skills while contributing to a vital service in the industry.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

25 Days Holiday + bank holiday + holiday purchase scheme

Company Pension

Enhanced payments through overtime and on-call

Career progression opportunities

Continuous training offered

Qualifications

• Experience with pumps, generators, and diesel-powered equipment is essential.
• Understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems is important.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain pumps and generators in depot and field environments.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Diesel engine experience

Electrical systems understanding

Hydraulics knowledge

Control systems understanding

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 3

M&E related apprenticeship

Job description

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Carrier Rentals Carlisle, Peterfield Road, Kingstown Ind Estate, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0EY

Who we are

At Carrier, we are the world leader in healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions, with our customers at the heart of everything we do. SLD Pumps & Power, a Carrier company, is one of the UK's leading suppliers of pumps and generator rental equipment.

About the role

We are recruiting an experienced and knowledgeable Maintenance and Service Engineer to support our Carlisle depot, as well as local field-based operations across Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically skilled engineer with diesel engine experience who is looking to develop their career.

As a Service Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and servicing our equipment, both in the depot and on-site. This position is ideal for a hands-on professional looking to apply their expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment.

What you will be doing

1. Service, maintain, and repair pumps, generators, and diesel-powered equipment in both depot and field-based environments.
2. Prepare and inspect equipment at the depot to ensure it is fully operational before deployment.
3. Carry out major overhauls and refurbishments of end-of-life equipment.
4. Diagnose faults and perform repairs to minimise equipment downtime.
5. Collaborate effectively with the service team, hire controller, and foreman to ensure smooth operations.
6. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and company policies at all times.
7. Maintain a clean and organised working environment, ensuring all equipment meets safety and quality standards.
8. Travel to customer sites and participate in an on-call rota (1 week in 4).

What we are looking for

1. Mechanical experience, ideally working with plant equipment, pumps, generators, and diesel engines or similar is desirable.
2. Understanding of electrical systems, hydraulics, and control systems.
3. Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3, an M&E related apprenticeship or equivalent.
4. Full UK Driving licence.
5. Ability to identify and resolve mechanical and electrical faults efficiently.
6. Self-motivated with the ability to manage workload effectively while collaborating with colleagues.
7. Good interpersonal skills to liaise with customers on-site and ensure excellent service delivery.
8. Willingness to work in a field-based role, including occasional call-outs and travel across Scotland.

Our benefits

1. Competitive salary package (Negotiable DOE).
2. Enhanced payments through overtime and on-call.
3. Company Vehicle.
4. 25 Days Holiday + bank holiday + holiday purchase scheme.
5. Company Pension.
6. Great career progression opportunities, development and continuous training offered.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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