Service Engineer (Diesel Engines / Generators)
£32,000 – £38,000 + Company Benefits + Training + Progression + Overtime + Company Van + Fuel Card + Company Bonus
Wigan (North West Patch)
Are you a Service Engineer with experience working on diesel engines or generators, looking to join a global company offering full training on pump systems, a varied workshop and field-based role, and a clear route into a Foreman position?
This specialist pumping solutions provider supplies high-performance pump hire equipment and engineered fluid handling systems to the construction, mining, utilities, and industrial sectors. They support critical operations such as dewatering, wastewater management, and flood control with energy-efficient, heavy-duty pumping solutions trusted by contractors, infrastructure providers, and environmental operators across the UK.
In this role, you will split your time between the depot workshop and field-based service work across the East Midlands. In the workshop, you will prepare, inspect, service and repair diesel-driven pumping equipment ready for hire. In the field, you will carry out installation, servicing, and reactive maintenance on pump systems at customer sites. You will diagnose faults on diesel engines and pump systems, ensuring equipment remains reliable and operational. Standard working hours are 8:00AM – 4:30PM.
This role would suit a Service Engineer with diesel engine or generator experience looking for a mix of workshop and field work, with strong overtime potential and long-term career progression.
The Role:
Service, maintain and repair diesel-driven pump systems
50/50 split between workshop-based work and field service
Prepare, inspect and test pump hire equipment at the depot
Diagnose faults on diesel engines and pumping systems
Carry out planned servicing and reactive maintenance
On call rota 1 in 3 weeks
East Midlands patch, 8:00AM – 4:30PM
The Person:
Experience working on diesel engines and/or generators
Able to diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs
Full UK driving licence
Commutable to Wigan
Reference: BBBH24338
Heavy, Plant, Engineer, Diesel Engineer, Pump Engineer, Service Engineer, Diesel Engines, Pump Systems, Pump Hire, Mechanical Maintenance, Fault Finding, Plant Maintenance, Pump Maintenance, Dewatering Equipment, Industrial Pumps, Reactive Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Field Service Engineer, Workshop Engineer, Construction Equipment, Wigan, Manchester, Preston, Blackburn, Cumbria, Lancashire
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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