Field Service Generator Engineer

Trident Recruitment are supporting a well-established temporary and standby power generation company. Our client has multiple depots across the UK and offers maintenance, servicing and call out services to a wide range of customers across multiple industries. Due to sustained growth we are now looking to expand the field service operations team.

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

The Role
An established engineering business is looking to appoint a Field Service Engineer to support a busy depot in Central belt of Scotland.
This is a predominantly field-based role, with some depot-based work required depending on business needs. The successful candidate will support the Depot Foreman with day-to-day engineering requirements, working on generator equipment across customer sites and in the depot.
This is a great opportunity for an engineer with experience in generators, plant hire, mechanical maintenance or electrical fault finding to join a busy, hands-on service team.

Responsibilities
Carry out servicing and maintenance work on generators both on-site and in the depot
Complete mechanical and electrical repairs
Fault find across control panels and AC/DC electrical systems
Work on genset synchronisation
Support out-of-hours callout rota (1:5) including bank holidays when required (OT Pay)
Liaise directly with customers in a professional manner
Complete daily defect reports for company vehicle roadworthiness
Complete paperwork linked to equipment maintenance, including service sheets and PDI sheets
Adhere to health and safety guidelines at all times
Support depot engineering requirements as needed

Requirements
NVQ in Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Experience within the generator, plant hire or similar engineering industry
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability
Ability to prioritise workload and complete weekly service schedules on time
Full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 3 years
Able xwzovoh to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication skills across all levels
Customer-focused approach
Forklift licence would be beneficial, although training can be provided

Package
£17-£18ph 40hr week
Company service vehicle
Mobile phone
Laptop
25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
Training and development
Opportunity to join a busy and established engineering team

If this is a role that interests you and you have experience working for a temporary, standby or critical power generation company we would love to hear from you. Ex-forces/Marine/Plant/HGV engineers will also be considered.