Engineer - Power

Speedy Hire Plc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire service provider in the UK is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service and repair generators and compressors across customer sites in Glasgow. The role includes a 1-in-4 on-call rota, competitive salary, and benefits such as a company van and career progression opportunities. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of diesel engines and experience in fault finding and repairs. Great communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card for business use

26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Clear training & career progression pathways

Life assurance & pension scheme

95% staff discount across the Speedy brand

Qualifications

• Experience servicing/repairing generators, compressors or similar plant/equipment.
• Ability to liaise professionally with customers and internal teams.
• Commitment to supporting our ESG strategy.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair generators and compressors at customer sites.
• Diagnose faults, replace parts and carry out repairs.
• Attend breakdowns, complete planned maintenance to ensure first-time fix.

Skills

Strong knowledge of diesel engines

Fault finding and repairs

Good IT skills

Clear written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently

Flexibility for overtime

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Generators and Compressors

Location: Glasgow

Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00, 40 hours per week plus overtime

On-call rota: 1‑in‑4

What you’ll do

• Service, maintain and repair generators (20–1400 kVA) and compressors at customer sites.
• Diagnose faults, replace parts and carry out effective mechanical repairs.
• Work on fleet fitted with telematics; equipment is fully sync‑able using ComAp or Deep Sea Electronics (DSE) panels.
• Attend breakdowns, complete planned maintenance and ensure first‑time fix where possible.
• Liaise professionally with customers and internal teams.
• Always follow company Health & Safety policies and procedures.

What you’ll bring

• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines and hands‑on experience in fault finding and repairs.
• Experience servicing/repairing generators, compressors or similar plant/equipment.
• Good IT skills (including Microsoft Office).
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to cover overtime and participate in the on‑call rota.
• Commitment to supporting our ESG strategy – Decade to Deliver.

We also welcome applications from: HGV/Plant Mechanics, Forklift Engineers and candidates from similar industries.

Pay, overtime & on‑call

• Overtime: paid at 1.5x, door‑to‑door
• On‑call rota: 1‑in‑4 with a COST standby allowance.
• Call‑out payments: COST (Mon‑Fri) and COST (Sat‑Sun).

Benefits

• Competitive salary – get in touch for a confidential chat.
• Company van and fuel card for business use.
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Clear training & career progression pathways.
• Life assurance & pension scheme.
• On‑site canteen facilities (where available).
• 95% staff discount across the Speedy brand.
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan.
• My Staff Shop: retail discounts and offers.
• Green Commute Initiative (cycle to work).
• PAM Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): free, confidential support for wellbeing, legal and financial matters.

About Speedy

Speedy is the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist equipment, plant and support services — everything for every job.

Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.

Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.

The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.

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