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Generator Field Service Engineer

First Military Recruitment
Milton Keynes Full-time GBP 33,750 – 40,000
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JR328: Generator Field Service Engineer
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £33,750 - £40,000 Per Annum + Progression + Bonus + Overtime + Company Vehicle

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to support a growing South East operation, carrying out maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a fleet of rental generators. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high levels of customer service while working both independently and alongside internal teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on diesel generators.

  • Diagnose faults and complete repairs on rental generators, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently.

  • Conduct site surveys to assess customer requirements and maintenance needs.

  • Participate in the on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support when required.

  • Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring company vehicles and work areas are clean, safe, and well organised.

  • Comply with company quality, environmental, energy management, and health & safety procedures.

  • Deliver excellent customer service while building positive working relationships with customers and colleagues.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the success of the engineering team.

Skills and Qualifications:
  • Relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, Plant Maintenance, or a similar discipline (e.g. City & Guilds or BTEC), or completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship.

  • Experience servicing and repairing generators.

  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

  • Previous experience in a field service engineering role is advantageous.

  • Full UK driving licence.

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • ECS, CSCS or CCNSG card is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided.

Benefits:
  • Bonus Scheme

  • Training, upskilling, and career progression

  • Company pension scheme

  • Buy and Sell Holiday scheme

  • Private medical scheme

  • Life assurance scheme

  • 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service up to 28 days

JR328: Generator Field Service Engineer
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £33,750 - £40,000 Per Annum + Progression + Bonus + Overtime + Company Vehicle

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