Job title: Field Service Engineer
Department: Service
Reports to: Depot Manager
Hours: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Location: Southeast
About us
At Power Electrics, we pride ourselves on being a family-run company driven by partnerships, fresh thinking and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Since our beginnings in 1963, we’ve grown from a small yard to a resilient, nationwide operation with multiple locations and a fleet of over 250 employees.
What truly sets us apart is our people. As an Employee Ownership Trust, our team is at the heart of the organisation. This unique structure fosters a collaborative and supportive workplace, with the company in the hands of the employees who drive the business forward every day.
Power Electrics is committed to creating opportunities for growth and personal development, ensuring every employee feels valued, supported and inspired to succeed.
What is the job?
As one of the largest generator specialists, our mission is to explore new opportunities where reliable power is critical and continue to grow sustainably in current markets.
To do so, we are looking for a Field Service Engineer in our busy Service department. The primary duties of the role involve:
What will you be doing in this role?
- 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 - Adhere to the Company Health & Safety Policy, keeping workspaces and vehicles organized, and comply with ISO standards (9001, 45001, 14001, 50001). Contribute to the continuous improvement program.
Skills and requirements
Essential:
- Relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, or Plant Maintenance (e.g., City & Guilds, BTEC).
- Proven experience servicing and repairing generator sets, particularly FG Wilson, Cummins, or similar.
- Strong fault-finding skills with effective communication abilities.
- Full, valid driving licence.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and meet customer requirements efficiently and effectively.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Preferred:
- Completion of an approved apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Previous experience in a field service role.
- ECS/CSCS or CCNSG competency card (training can be provided if necessary).
Over Time Rates:
Rates apply to hours worked outside of standard times, as outlined below:
Monday to Friday:
- 12 am to 4 am — Double Time
- 4 am to 8 am – Time and a half
- 8 am to 5 pm — Standard Time
- 5 pm to Midnight — Time and a Half
Saturdays:
- 12 am to 4 am — Double Time
- 4 am to Midnight — Time and a 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 regarding employment are made 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.
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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