Electrical engineers

Field Service Engineer

📍 Location: Manchester, Sheffield & Leeds Triangle
💼 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
💰 Earnings: Up to £54,000 OTE (including bonuses and overtime)
⏰ Hours: Monday – Friday, with participation in on-call rota


What’s in it for you:

• EOT Bonus Scheme – share in company profits and success.
• Comprehensive training and upskilling opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing business.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance with access to emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support.
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service).

About the Company

A long-established, family-run business providing reliable, sustainable power solutions nationwide. With decades of experience in generator hire, service and maintenance, the company prides itself on its innovation, technical expertise and customer-first approach.

Employees are recognised as the driving force behind the company’s success. Ongoing investment in training, research and technology ensures every team member has the opportunity to grow, develop and make a real impact.


The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a leading power solutions provider. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and servicing customer and rental diesel generators, ensuring top-level performance and reliability.

You’ll be the face of the company on-site, so a strong customer focus and professional communication are essential.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned servicing and maintenance of diesel generators (customer and rental fleet).
• Diagnose faults and carry out breakdown repairs efficiently.
• Conduct site surveys when required.
• Participate in the on-call rota for emergency support.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping across work areas and vehicles.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001).

About You

• Qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, or Diesel Engineering (City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent).
• OR completed an approved engineering apprenticeship.
• Proven experience servicing and repairing diesel generator sets (e.g. FG Wilson, Cummins, or similar).
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Previous field service experience preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence (towing entitlement desirable).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• ECS, CSCS, or CCNSG card advantageous (training can be provided).

 
Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please click apply to send your CV, or if you have any questions contact Kirk at Pertemps, Bristol 01179 226 500.