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Job Description

Field Service Engineer – Power

Package: £17.00 – £20.00 per hour (DOE) + Overtime + Van + Benefits

Location: Leicester

Industry: Power / Heavy Plant / Construction Equipment

The Business

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

They’re now looking for a Field Service Engineer to strengthen their powergen team and support continued growth in the region.

The Role

Working as a mobile engineer, you’ll service, maintain and repair diesel generator sets at customer sites. You’ll handle a mix of planned maintenance, project support and emergency breakdowns, acting as the main on-site contact for customers.

You’ll be based from home with a fully equipped service van, covering a regional patch and occasionally working out-of-hours as part of a call-out rota.

Key Responsibilities:

Service, repair and fault-find on 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 loadbank 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.

About You

NVQ Level 2+ (or equivalent) in plant, mechanical, electrical or similar engineering.

Experience with diesel engines, generators, plant or off-highway equipment.

Good understanding of mechanical and electrical systems (engines, alternators, control panels, wiring, hydraulics, transmissions).

Generator control systems / PLC-style controller experience is a bonus.

18th Edition / IEE regs beneficial but not essential.

Confident working independently in the field and managing your own workload.

Strong customer focus, good communicator and comfortable 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.

What’s on Offer

£17.00 – £20.00 per hour (DOE) + enhanced overtime rates.

Company van and fuel card (with option for personal use).

Auto-enrolment pension.

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).

How to Apply

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: nathan.turley@elitecn.co.uk

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