Field Service Engineer (CHP & Biogas Engines)
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Field Service Engineer (CHP &Biogas Engines)
Location: Southwest England (Field Based)
Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered.
Ideal Base: Yeovil or surrounding areas
Salary: Up to £44,000 basic salary + Overtime + Excellent Benefits
OTE: £49,000 £54,000+ (depending on overtime/callouts)
Job Type: Permanent
The Company
Our client is a leading provider of installation, servicing and maintenance solutions for gas engine power generation systems and CHP equipment within the renewable energy sector.
They have built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality engineering support across the UK and continue to grow through strong customer relationships and first-class field service delivery.
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a mechanically biased Field Service Engineer to join the Southwest team, supporting a portfolio of CHP and Biogas engine sites.
Reporting to the UK Operations Manager / Operations Director, you will be responsible for servicing, maintenance, fault finding and repairs on a range of gas engines from 120kW to 3MW, working predominantly on:
Jenbacher
MWM
MAN
You will attend customer sites carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), breakdown response, diagnostics, repairs and performance checks, helping to minimise downtime and maintain engine efficiency.
This is a field-based role with travel across the Southwest patch. Engineers are paid door-to-door.
Key Responsibilities
Service, maintain and repair CHP / Biogas gas engines
Carry out PPM and scheduled maintenance works
Attend breakdowns and diagnose mechanical and basic electrical faults
Replace components and carry out engine repairs
Complete engine inspections and performance checks
Fault find on associated plant and auxiliary equipment
Work on engine control systems (DIANE / COMAP / DEIF / TEM preferred)
Complete detailed service reports and paperwork accurately
Participate in the on-call rota
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
Time served as a Mechanical Engineer
NVQ Level 2 / Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or similar
Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills
Experience working on engines, generators, power generation plants, or rotating equipment
Full UK driving licence
Good communication and customer-facing skills
Strong organisation and ability to work independently
Desirable:
CHP / Biogas engine experience
Jenbacher / MWM / MAN engine knowledge
Generator, marine diesel, heavy plant or wider power generation background
Basic electrical fault-finding skills (24v DC controls / 415v systems)
Gas Safe qualification
Alternator/commissioning experience
Working Pattern / Travel
Field-based across the Southwest region
Door-to-door paid travel
Occasional overnight stays required Hotel paid by the company
£35 evening meal allowance
£10 lunch allowance next day
(Exact customer site locations will be discussed during the interview stage.)
On Call
1 in 3 rota (Monday to Monday)
Callout hours: 07:00 22:00
No standby payment (included within salary)
Overtime paid when called out
Salary & Benefits
Up to £44,000 basic
Overtime
Double time on Bank Holidays
Typical OTE £5k£10k extra
Door-to-door pay
Company vehicle + fuel card (optional private use)
24 days holiday + bank holidays
Contributory pension
Private healthcare (non-contributory)
Laptop, phone, PPE and specialist tooling provided
Ongoing manufacturer and technical training
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- Location:
- Bath
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering
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