Field Service Engineer (Generator Service Engineer)

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Field Service Engineer (Generator Service Engineer)

Full Time

South East/ Mobile across UK

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Rolls-Royce Power Systems as a Field Service Engineer (Generator Service Engineer)

Reporting to the Service Supervisor for the PowerGen Business Unit and responsible for the day to day planned preventative maintenance services, unplanned reactive maintenance services and scheduled repairs including replacement, upgrades or additional works on our MTU Kinetic Power Packs (Dynamic Uninterruptible Power Systems) and Diesel Generators.  You’ll travel around the UK in your company provided vehicle carrying out a mixture of scheduled service work and reactive work which may involve overnight stays, so a flexible approach to working patterns is required.

There is also a requirement to provide 365/24/7 emergency on call coverage as part of the Field Service Engineers on call rota.

Field Service Engineers are expected to play an Ambassadorial role for the company, with recognised technical skills.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere and we want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

What you will be doing:

• Comply with all relevant Health and Safety legislation applicable to the role.
• To use diagnostic tools and procedures and identify faults which can be communicated to the customer.
• Provide 365/24/7 emergency on call coverage as part of the Field Service Engineers call out rota.
• To compile Technical Reports on completion of each job detailing the work undertaken and the reasons why.
• Carry out service, repairs and commissioning for: Dynamic Uninterruptible Power Systems, Diesel Engines and their Ancillaries and Controls Systems.
• Assist and support the Project Manager on the installation, commissioning and testing of new Dynamic Uninterruptible Power Systems, Diesel Generator Systems and associated balance of plant equipment.
• Build and develop strong professional relationships with all client stakeholders and suppliers in order to successfully carry out your duties.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process.

The Field Service Engineer job is home based however the engineer may be required to work in the offices / workshops in East Grinstead when not in the field. The job is physically demanding and the job requires a disciplined individual who is capable of delivering / communicating the high standards expected of a blue chip company.

For this role we are looking for someone with:

• Willingness to work away from home during the week and be prepared to travel extensively within the UK, Ireland and overseas.
• Significant field work experience.
• Appropriate qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar relevant qualification or demonstrable industry experience.
• Knowledge of power generation industry, preferably with field installation and service experience in the UK and overseas territories of Dynamic Uninterruptible Power Systems, Static UPS, Diesel or Gas Genset products, applications and associated ancillary systems to form a complete turnkey solution in LV and MV.
• Experience on Control Systems preferred.
• Ability to understand mechanical and electrical drawings.

The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving.

We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

Closing Date - 19th June 2025

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