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Field Service Engineer

Job title: Field Service Engineer

Reports to: Service Manager

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: North West, Manchester, Sheffield, and Leeds triangle United Kingdom  

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience 

Company Overview

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

Job Purpose:

This role offers a great opportunity for an experienced Service Engineer. You will play a key role in supporting the Service Department by performing maintenance and repairs on customer-owned diesel generators and our rental fleet. 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 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.

Health & Safety Compliance

  • Follow the Company 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 

Technical Qualifications

  • 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)

Troubleshooting & Communication

  • Strong fault-finding skills and effective communication abilities

Field Service Experience

  • Prior experience working in a field service role (advantageous)

Driving & Licencing

  • 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)

 

OVER TIME RATES

Rates apply to hours worked outside of standard times, as outlined below:

Days

Time

Rate

Monday to Friday

12 am to 4 am

8am to 5pm

5pm to Midnight

Double Time

Standard Time

Time and Half

SATURDAYS

12 am to 4 am

4 am to Midnight

Double Time

Time and Half

Sundays & Bank Holidays

All hours

Double Time

 

What we offer:

We offer great benefits to all of our staff:

23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service

Competitive salary

Excellent development and progression opportunities

Company pension scheme

Private medical scheme

Life assurance scheme - with access to more healthcare support and counselling services to help protect employees’ financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing

 

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.

If you do not hear from us within two working weeks, then your application has not been successful on this occasion.

NO AGENCIES

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