Field Service Engineer

Pertemps · Bristol, Bristol

Field Service Engineer at Pertemps, based in Bristol, Bristol, paying £40,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£40,000 per annum
Location
Bristol, Bristol
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 hours ago
Closes
4 Nov 2026
Sector
Retail & Customer Service

17% below the typical rate for retail & customer service

Reference 043315303

About the role

Field Service Engineer
Location: Bristol / South West
Salary: £40,000 per annum +OT
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
 
Benefits:

  • EOT Bonus Scheme – share in the success of the business.
    • Training, upskilling and career progression opportunities.
    • Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme.
    • Company pension scheme.
    • Private medical scheme.
    • Life assurance with access to healthcare support and counselling services.
    • 23 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service up to 28 days.
    • Cycle to Work Scheme.
    • Employee Referral Scheme.
      Full training and ongoing development.
      Opportunity to build your experience across a range of diesel-powered equipment.


About the Role:

We are recruiting for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join an established business providing power and generator solutions across a range of industries.

You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing diesel generators, working on both customer-owned equipment and rental fleet. The role involves regular customer interaction, site visits and working closely with the wider service team.
 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out planned servicing and maintenance of diesel generators.
    • Diagnose faults and complete repairs on customer and rental equipment.
    • Attend customer sites to resolve breakdowns and technical issues.
    • Carry out site surveys when required.
    • Participate in an on-call rota.
    • Maintain high standards of health and safety.
    • Complete work in line with relevant company procedures and quality standards.
    • Keep company vehicles, tools and work areas clean and well maintained.

 
About You:

  • Relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting or Plant Maintenance, or a relevant apprenticeship.
    • Proven experience servicing and repairing generator sets, ideally FG Wilson, Cummins or similar.
    • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
    • Previous field service experience would be advantageous.
    • Full UK driving licence.
    • Good customer service and communication skills.
    • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
    • ECS, CSCS or CCNSG card would be advantageous but is not essential.

Overtime:
Overtime is available, with enhanced rates including time and a half and double time, depending on the hours and days worked.

Additional Information:
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV to Kirk at Pertemps, Bristol.

Reference: 043315303 · Posted 3 hours ago · Closes 4 Nov 2026 · Listed via Pertemps

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