Field Service Engineer
Reports to: Depot Manager
Hours: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: South East
Salary: Competitive
Job Purpose
This role offers a great opportunity for an experienced Service Engineer. You will play a key role in supporting our new South East Depot by performing maintenance and repairs on our rental fleet of generators. This position requires a high degree of customer interaction and collaboration with various departments, so a strong customer service focus is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Planned Maintenance and Service – Perform routine servicing and maintenance of diesel generators.
- Service and Repairs – Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on 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.
- Follow the company’s Health & Safety Policy, maintaining clean and orderly workspaces, including company vehicles.
- Comply with all aspects of the company ISO standards ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 procedures, proactively contributing to our continuous improvement programme.
Skills and Experience Required
- A relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, or Plant Maintenance (e.g., City & Guilds, BTEC)
- Alternatively, completion of an approved apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Proven experience in servicing and repairing generator sets, particularly FG Wilson, Cummins, or similar (Essential)
- Strong fault-finding skills and effective communication abilities
- Prior experience working in a field service role (advantageous)
- Full driving licence required
- Demonstrated ability to understand and meet customer requirements efficiently and effectively
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team
- ECS, CSCS or CCNSG cards preferred but not essential (training can be provided if necessary)
What we offer
- EOT Bonus Scheme – benefit from the company’s success by receiving a share of its profits.
- Training, upskilling, and career progression
- Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Private medical scheme – Power Electrics policy is that nobody should pay more than £100 excess
- Life assurance scheme with access to healthcare support and counselling services
- 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service up to 28 days
- Company vehicle provided
Overtime Rates
| Days | Time | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 12am to 4am | Double Time |
| Monday to Friday | 8am to 5pm | Standard Time |
| Monday to Friday | 5pm to Midnight | Time and Half |
| Saturdays | 12am to 4am | Double Time |
| Saturdays | 4am to Midnight | Time and Half |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | All hours | Double Time |
Our philosophy
At Power Electrics, we welcome a variety of cultures, experiences, and backgrounds. We ensure that all management decisions made regarding employment are done with fairness and without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are solely 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.
NO AGENCIES
To apply forward your CV and covering letter to HR@powerelectrics.com
If you do not hear from us within two working weeks, then your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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Whether you are based in the depot, on the road, or in the office, our people are at the heart of everything we do. If you are ready to grow your career with us and share in our success, we'd love to hear from you. Please complete the form and attach your CV to apply.
