Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer:
Power Generation

Package: £17.00 – £20.00 per hour (DOE) + overtime, company van, fuel card and benefits.

Location:

Peterborough. 30‑minute radius of the depot, with occasional off‑hour call‑out work.

Industry: Power Generation / Heavy Plant / Construction Equipment.

Our client is an established, privately owned equipment business with a strong reputation in power generation and construction plant. They support a loyal customer base with installation, servicing and breakdown support for diesel generator sets and associated equipment.

As a mobile engineer you will service, maintain and repair diesel generator sets at customer sites, handling planned maintenance, project support and emergency breakdowns. You will be the primary on‑site contact for customers.

• Service, repair and fault‑find diesel generator sets on customer sites.
• Carry out site surveys, assist with installations and support commissioning.
• Work on control panels, wiring and basic PLC/controller programming (e.g. Deep Sea / Deif or similar).
• Perform load‑bank testing on a range of generator sizes.
• Complete accurate job reports and parts usage on PDA / laptop.
• Represent the business professionally and build strong customer relationships.

• NVQ Level 2+ (or equivalent) in plant, mechanical, electrical or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with diesel engines, generators, plant or off‑highway equipment.
• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical systems (engines, alternators, control panels, wiring, hydraulics, transmissions).
• Experience with generator control systems / PLC‑style controllers is a bonus.
• 18th Edition / IEE regulations knowledge beneficial but not essential.
• Confident working independently in the field and managing own workload.
• Strong customer focus, good communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible towards overtime, call‑outs and occasional unsociable hours.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
• Based within 30 minutes of the depot / territory.

• £17.00 – £20.00 per hour (DOE) plus enhanced overtime rates.
• Company van and fuel card (option for personal use).
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme.
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays, with extra days for long service.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Call‑out / standby payments.
• Tool allowance, uniform, mobile / PDA / laptop and PPE.
• Ongoing technical training, clear progression routes and manufacturer‑led development.
• Additional benefits including private medical (contributory) and employee support schemes after qualifying period.

If you're an experienced engineer with a background in generators, plant or similar heavy equipment and you enjoy varied field‑based work, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply online or contact Nathan Turley for a confidential discussion.