Field Service Engineer
Location: Southwest England (Field Based)
Ideal Base: Yeovil or surrounding areas
Salary: Up to £44,000 basic salary + Overtime + Excellent Benefits
OTE: £49,000 – £54,000+ (depending on overtime/callouts)
Job Type: Permanent
The Company
Our client is a leading provider of installation, servicing and maintenance solutions for gas engine power generation systems and CHP equipment within the renewable energy sector.
They have built an excellent reputation for delivering high‑quality engineering support across the UK and continue to grow through strong customer relationships and first‑class field service delivery.
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a mechanically biased Field Service Engineer to join the Southwest team, supporting a portfolio of CHP and Biogas engine sites.
Reporting to the UK Operations Manager / Operations Director, you will be responsible for servicing, maintenance, fault finding and repairs on a range of gas engines from 120kW to 3MW, working predominantly on:
You will attend customer sites carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), breakdown response, diagnostics, repairs and performance checks, helping to minimise downtime and maintain engine efficiency.
This is a field‑based role with travel across the Southwest patch. Engineers are paid door‑to‑door.
Key Responsibilities
- Service, maintain and repair CHP / Biogas gas engines
- Carry out PPM and scheduled maintenance works
- Attend breakdowns and diagnose mechanical and basic electrical faults
- Replace components and carry out engine repairs
- Complete engine inspections and performance checks
- Fault find on associated plant and auxiliary equipment
- Work on engine control systems (DIANE / COMAP / DEIF / TEM preferred)
- Complete detailed service reports and paperwork accurately
- Participate in the on‑call rota
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Time served as a Mechanical Engineer
- NVQ Level 2 / Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Strong mechanical fault‑finding and repair skills
- Experience working on engines, generators, power generation plants, or rotating equipment
- Full UK driving licence
- Good communication and customer‑facing skills
- Strong organisation and ability to work independently
Desirable
- CHP / Biogas engine experience
- Jenbacher / MWM / MAN engine knowledge
- Generator, marine diesel, heavy plant or wider power generation background
- Basic electrical fault‑finding skills (24v DC controls / 415v systems)
- Gas Safe qualification
- Alternator/commissioning experience
Working Pattern / Travel
- Field‑based across the Southwest region
- Door‑to‑door paid travel
- Occasional overnight stays required
- Hotel paid by the company
- £35 evening meal allowance
- £10 lunch allowance next day
(Exact customer site locations will be discussed during the interview stage.)
On Call
- 1 in 3 rota (Monday to Monday)
- Callout hours: 07:00 – 22:00
- No standby payment (included within salary)
- Overtime paid when called out
Salary & Benefits
- Up to £44,000 basic
- Overtime paid at x1.5
- Double time on Bank Holidays
- Typical OTE £5k–£10k extra
- Door‑to‑door pay
- Company vehicle + fuel card (optional private use)
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays
- Contributory pension
- Private healthcare (non‑contributory)
- Laptop, phone, PPE and specialist tooling provided
- Ongoing manufacturer and technical training
Talent Finder is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sex, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation.
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