Field Services Engineer
1 day ago
Corby
Field Service Engineer – Power Generation Location: Covering Corby, Bedford & Stewartby region Hours: Monday–Friday, days + 1/8 paid call-out rotation Overview We’re looking for a Field Service Engineer to support gas reciprocating engines and associated power-generation plant across multiple sites. You’ll play a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation by carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, fault-finding, diagnostics, and performance optimisation. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with strong mechanical or electrical engineering experience and a passion for sustainability and low-carbon power generation. Key Responsibilities • Conduct preventive, corrective, and reactive maintenance on gas engines and associated equipment, • Diagnose and resolve faults to minimise downtime and maintain performance, • Respond to out-of-hours call-outs as part of a rota, • Perform engine overhauls and strip-downs when required, • Complete accurate service reports and documentation, • Maintain stock, tools, and equipment to required standards, • Work safely, adhering to HSQE procedures and reporting requirements, • Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives About You • NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities, • Experience with gas reciprocating engines (Jenbacher, MWM, MTU, Caterpillar, Deutz desirable), • OR equivalent hands-on engine experience in industrial, marine, or agricultural sectors, • Familiarity with low-voltage systems beneficial, • Full UK manual driving licence, • Able to travel across the region during call-out week, • Safety-focused mindset and proactive approach What’s on Offer • Competitive salary + up to 15% bonus (paid quarterly & annually), • Company van & fuel card, • Tools, PPE, uniform, laptop & mobile phone, • Funding support for domestic solar, battery & EV charger installation, • Employee Assistance Programme with virtual GP access, • Cycle-to-work scheme & eye-care support, • Community volunteering days, • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, • Pension with 6% employer contribution, • Sick pay scheme (post-qualifying period)