Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer

Full‑Time | Competitive Salary

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Power Electrics (Bristol) Ltd. is a leading generator hire company in the UK, specialising in providing reliable, sustainable power solutions for construction, infrastructure, electrical contracting, utilities and a range of other applications. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has established us as a trusted partner in the industry.

Job title:

Field Service Engineer

Reports to:

Service Manager

Hours:

Full‑Time (40 hours)

Location:

South East – East Grinstead

• Planned Maintenance and Service – Perform routine servicing and maintenance of diesel generators for both customer‑owned and rental equipment.
• Service and Repairs – Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on customer and rental generators, ensuring quick resolution of any issues.
• Site Surveys – Conduct site surveys as requested to assess service needs and maintenance requirements.
• On‑Call Duty – Participate in the company’s on‑call rota system to provide timely assistance during off‑hours.

• Technical Qualifications – Relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, or Plant Maintenance (e.g., City & Guilds, BTEC), or completion of an approved apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience – Proven experience in servicing and repairing generator sets, particularly FG Wilson, Cummins, or similar (Essential).
• Troubleshooting – Strong fault‑finding skills and effective communication abilities.
• Field Service Experience – Prior experience working in a field service role (advantageous).
• Driving & Licensing – Full driving licence required.
• Customer Awareness – Demonstrated ability to understand and meet customer requirements efficiently and effectively.
• Independence and Teamwork – Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Competency Cards – ECS/CSCS or CCNSG competency card preferred but not essential (training can be provided if necessary).

• Mon – Sat 12:00am – 4:00am:
  Double Time
• All other out of hours:
  Time & Half
• Sundays & Bank Holidays:
  Double Time

• EOT Bonus Scheme – Share of company profits recognising your contributions.
• Training, upskilling and career progression opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private medical scheme – Power Electrics policy limits excess to £100.
• Life assurance scheme – Additional healthcare support and counselling services.
• 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service.
• Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme.

NO AGENCIES

At Power Electrics, we welcome a variety of cultures, experiences and backgrounds. We ensure that all management decisions regarding employment are made fairly, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability or sexual orientation. We are committed to adhering to the principles of equal and inclusive employment. Due to the nature of our work, DBS checks are required, and any offer is dependent on satisfactory references being obtained.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K. If you do not hear from us within two working weeks, then your application has not been successful on this occasion.