Diesel Field Service Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 6 May 2026

LOCATION

Heanor, Huntingdon

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SALARY

£65,000 / year

SKILLS

Generator diagnostics Mechanical engineering Electrical engineering Fault finding and breakdown repair Risk assessment Mobile engineering Customer communication NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

FULL DESCRIPTION

Diesel Field Service Engineer at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Locations: Heanor, Huntingdon | Work Type: Onsite | Job Type: Full time

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the global leader in energy resilience. We are seeking a Diesel Field Service Engineer to join our team.

The Role

Carrying out planned and reactive service and maintenance of generators.
Diagnosing faults and completing breakdown repairs.
Using a fully equipped company van to travel to customer sites across your region.
Working closely with our Coordinators to ensure efficient planning.
Accurately recording all work using our bespoke management system.
Participating in the regional on-call rota (approx. 1 in 6).
Adhering to company H&S, environmental and quality management systems.

The Person

Time-served Mechanical/Electrical Engineer or qualified to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
Previous generator experience is highly advantageous, though not essential.
Good knowledge of both mechanical and electrical components (engines/alternators).
Experience in a mobile engineering role is desirable.
Able to complete risk assessments and work safely at all times.
Strong communication skills, confident liaising with customers face-to-face and over the phone.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

What We Can Offer You

Competitive hourly rates (depending on experience).
Overtime after 40 hours, with a realistic OTE of £55k–£65k.
10–15% uplift in base pay, depending on your postcode.
On-call standby pay.
33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
Company vehicle and fuel card.
Training and upskilling opportunities.
Private healthcare.
Death in service benefit.
Excellent long-term progression opportunities.
Access to our outstanding Employee Assistance Programme.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] at https://www.[Employer hidden].com/who-we-are. In addition to the investment in your development, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] matching, and more!