Field Service Engineer - Gas Engines (Anglia Region)

About the role

Clarke Energy is recruiting a Field Service Engineer for its Anglia region, based in Kings Lynn, Cambridge, Bury St. Edmunds or Norwich, with possible UK travel as required. The role ensures the reliability and performance of gas engines and related plant equipment through expert maintenance, troubleshooting and fault resolution, keeping scheduled maintenance to the highest standard while minimising customer downtime and cost.

Key responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance to keep equipment reliable and avoid unnecessary part replacements
• Respond to out-of-hours callouts, troubleshoot faults and restore equipment operation
• Collect, label and dispatch oil samples to the laboratory, select and order the right parts and keep van stock accurate
• Maintain good relationships with customers and keep clear communication with the Area Manager, customers and subcontractors
• Document site visits and complete detailed service reports to agreed quality standards and deadlines
• Keep company tools and equipment clean, well maintained and calibrated, and keep sites tidy
• Support the Area Manager by supervising, training and mentoring apprentices and new team members
• Follow all health, safety and environmental standards

Required profile

• Minimum of 5 years' service engineering experience
• NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Apprentice-trained engineer
• Gas Safe registered
• Full driving licence
• Willingness to travel extensively, work unsociable hours and stay away from home when required
• Desirable: experience with gas engines

Required skills

• Strong engineering expertise with gas engines and related systems
• Electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge
• Proficient IT skills for documenting work and reporting
• Coaching and mentoring abilities

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate with overtime at 1.5x basic rate
• Travel allowance of up to 30 minutes each way, paid at single time
• Call-out rota with call-out fee
• 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 extra days per year
• 7% company pension contribution
• Company van provided
• Training programme on Jenbacher engines and systems delivered in Liverpool