Field Service Engineer
// Role Summary
Join Rolls-Royce as a Field Service Engineer, maintaining and repairing advanced power generation systems across the UK. This dynamic role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge mtu products and contribute to a sustainable energy future.
// Key Responsibilities
- Conduct planned preventative and reactive maintenance on power generation systems.
- Support installation, commissioning, and testing of new mtu power generation systems.
- Provide 365/24/7 emergency on-call coverage.
- Compile technical reports and utilize diagnostic tools to identify faults.
- Work autonomously in the field, with occasional workshop duties.
// Role Specification
About the Role
Rolls-Royce is seeking a dedicated Field Service Engineer to join our PowerGen Business Unit. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day planned preventative maintenance, unplanned reactive maintenance, and scheduled repairs of mtu power generation products and associated balance of plant systems. This includes the installation, commissioning, and testing of new systems, as well as providing 365/24/7 emergency on-call coverage as part of a rota.
You will be working with a diverse range of products, including Dynamic Uninterruptible Power Systems, Diesel and Gas Generators, Battery Storage, and Microgrid Systems. This is a home-based position with requirements for mobile work across the UK, and occasional visits to our East Grinstead offices/workshops.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Comply with all relevant Health and Safety legislation.
- Carry out service and repair work on Dynamic Uninterruptible Power Systems, Diesel and Gas Generators, Battery Storage, Microgrid Systems, Diesel Engines, Gas Engines, Generators, their Ancillaries, and Controls Systems.
- Perform commissioning of these systems to ensure customer readiness.
- Provide 365/24/7 emergency on-call coverage as part of the Field Service Engineers on-call rota.
- Compile detailed Technical Reports on completed jobs.
- Utilize diagnostic tools and procedures to identify and communicate faults to customers.
- Support other service and sales activities as directed, including attending inter-departmental meetings.
- Manage stock control of parts and equipment in your care.
- Perform duties in the workshop as and when required.
Position Qualifications:
- Must be qualified or conversant with MTU power generation products and associated balance of plant.
- Proficient in using both traditional and PC-based diagnostics.
- Proven experience of working autonomously in the field.
- Appropriate qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent demonstrable industry experience.
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
- Computer literate with good keyboard skills, proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, email).
Preferred Requirements:
- Full and Clean Driving Licence.
- UK Passport Holder.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the UK & ROI, with potential for overseas travel including annual product training in Germany.
- Enthusiastic with good communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ideally, sound knowledge of CDM with relevant qualification, plus/or IOSH/NEBOSH H&S qualification.
About Power Systems at Rolls-Royce:
Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business dedicated to providing world-class power solutions and comprehensive life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. We focus on developing drive and power generation solutions through digitalization and electrification to meet the growing global demands for energy and mobility. Our technologically advanced solutions, based on gas and diesel engines and electrified hybrid systems, serve customers worldwide in the marine and infrastructure sectors.
We are committed to a future where excellence and ingenuity continue to shape our success. Join us as we transform Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient, and growing company. Rolls-Royce is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where diverse perspectives drive innovation and everyone can thrive.