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Generator Field Service Engineer in East Grinstead

Job Description

JR325: Generator Field Service Engineer
Location: South East & London Region
Salary: £35,437 - £42,000 Per Annum + Progression + Bonus + Overtime + Company Vehicle

Overview:

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First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to support a growing South East operation, carrying out maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a fleet of rental generators. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high levels of customer service while working both independently and alongside internal teams.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

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  • Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on diesel generators.
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  • Diagnose faults and complete repairs on rental generators, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently.
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  • Conduct site surveys to assess customer requirements and maintenance needs.
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  • Participate in the on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support when required.
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  • Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring company vehicles and work areas are clean, safe, and well organised.
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  • Comply with company quality, environmental, energy management, and health & safety procedures.
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  • Deliver excellent customer service while building positive working relationships with customers and colleagues.
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  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the success of the engineering team.
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Skills and Qualifications:

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  • Relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, Plant Maintenance, or a similar discipline (e.g. City & Guilds or BTEC), or completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
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  • Experience servicing and repairing generators.
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  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
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  • Previous experience in a field service engineering role is advantageous.
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  • Full UK driving licence.
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  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
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  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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  • ECS, CSCS or CCNSG card is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided.
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Benefits:

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  • Bonus Scheme
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  • Training, upskilling, and career progression
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  • Company pension scheme
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  • Buy and Sell Holiday scheme
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  • Private medical scheme
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  • Life assurance scheme 
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  • 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service up to 28 days
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JR325: Generator Field Service Engineer
Location: South East & London Region
Salary: £35,437 - £42,000 Per Annum + Progression + Bonus + Overtime + Company Vehicle

Generator Field Service Engineer in East Grinstead

East Grinstead, UK
Full time

Published on 09/03/2026

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