Field Service Engineer
South East (Field Based – Cambridge, Chelmsford, Colchester, East Grinstead)

We are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join a growing renewable energy business, supporting assets across the South East.

• Up to £45k base
• On-call allowance: £165 per week (approx. £8,500 annually based on rota)
• Overtime paid for call-outs (minimum 4 hours per call)
• Company van provided
• 26 days annual leave bank holidays
• Pension, life insurance, and healthcare cash plan
• Access to wellbeing support, GP services, and lifestyle discounts
• Ongoing training (including Gas Safe and OEM systems)

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance, operation, and performance of power plant systems, ensuring high reliability and minimal downtime.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across flexible generation assets
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on power generation systems
• Support installation, commissioning, and post-handover defect rectification
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems across medium/high voltage ranges
• Replace and repair components including motors, ignition systems, and control equipment
• Complete detailed service reports, including photographic evidence, via internal systems
• Identify required spare parts and support asset reliability improvements
• Respond to breakdowns and participate in an on-call rota

• Experience working as an Electrical Engineer within power generation, energy, or industrial environments
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills across electrical and mechanical systems
• Knowledge of control systems and plant equipment
• Experience completing service and inspection reports
  

• Monday to Friday (40 hours per week, between 8am–7pm)
• On-call rota: 1 week in 5 (Friday to Friday)
• Frequent travel across the South East with occasional overnight stays

To apply for the Field Service Engineer position, contact Todd McGreevy, [email protected], 01296 737313

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