Generator Field Service Engineer

Based in London, the Generator Field Service Engineer maintains, diagnoses and repairs a fleet of Combined Heat and Power spark ignition biogas engines across Thames Water sites. This full-time post, advertised by Pertemps Thames Water, suits a candidate residing anywhere in the Thames Valley or capital. Duties cover planned and unplanned servicing within a set region, plus collaboration with existing support staff and suppliers to keep every unit running safely and efficiently.

Applicants need strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities, engine diagnostics knowledge and a full driving licence. A competitive salary of £44,000 to £65,000 per annum is offered, dependent on skills and experience.

Based in London, the Generator Field Service Engineer maintains, diagnoses and repairs a fleet of Combined Heat and Power spark ignition biogas engines across Thames Water sites. This full-time post, advertised by Pertemps Thames Water, suits a candidate residing anywhere in the Thames Valley or capital. Duties cover planned and unplanned servicing within a set region, plus collaboration with existing support staff and suppliers to keep every unit running safely and efficiently.

Applicants need strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities, engine diagnostics knowledge and a full driving licence. A competitive salary of £44,000 to £65,000 per annum is offered, dependent on skills and experience. We currently have a great opportunity for you to join our waste treatment team as a Generator Field Service Engineer. As a successful candidate, your role will be to maintain, diagnose, repair and optimise the performance of a fleet of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) spark ignition biogas engines located across various Thames Water sites.

Due to the nature of this role with travelling in the Thames Water area, the ideal candidate can be based anywhere in the Thames Valley and the London area.

• To carry out the planned and unplanned maintenance of the fleet of CHP Spark Ignition generators within a geographical region, but not limited to.
• Work with current CHP support staff and suppliers to ensure all maintenance is carried out safely, with the least possible downtime and within budget.
• Complete service records and reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Identifying parts required for the order, lubricants, and waste.
• Demonstrate a zero-compromise attitude towards health, safety, and well‑being in all aspects of work.
• Ensuring excellent customer service.
• Working to benefit other team members with Skills from the product training.

— depending on your location, you can be based at any of our sites in the Thames Valley, Home Counties and the London area.

45 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Plus, there is the inclusion of a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment. Plus, there is the opportunity to earn overtime at time and a half or double rates.

You must have the ability to operate and optimise assets using engine/generator controls, such as Com Ap and DIA.NE and TEM Evo.

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of the operation and maintenance of internal combustion engines.
• Ability to carry out thorough, comprehensive, and methodical diagnostics on engine, generator and associated systems.
• Ability to operate and optimise assets using engine/generator controls, such as Com Ap and DIA.NE and TEM Evo.
• Competent to work to a high level of quality, alone or as part of a team.

• Ideally, NVQ/ C&G or an engine manufacturer's…