Service Engineer

  • Job Reference: 4207879
  • Date Posted: 22 July 2026
  • Employer: Dawsongroup
  • Website: https://dawsongroup.co.uk/
  • Location: Other
  • Salary: On Application
  • Bonus/Benefits: £ Competitive Salary + OT + Door to Door pay + Company Van
  • Sector: Engineering

Job Description

About this Role

Are you a Generator Engineer, Field Service Engineer, or Diesel Engineer looking for a new challenge within the energy and asset rental sector? This field-based Generator Engineer role with Dawsongroup Energy Solutions is based from our Milton Keynes office with nationwide travel (predominantly in the surrounding areas of Milton Keynes), offering the opportunity to work on a wide range of diesel generator equipment while supporting customers across the UK.

  • Servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing diesel generators and associated hire equipment across customer sites nationwide
  • Preparing machinery for hire, supporting hire operations and ensuring all equipment is maintained to a high standard
  • Delivering excellent customer service while providing technical advice and support to customers and colleagues
  • Completing accurate administration including service reports, parts usage and time recording
  • Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with company and legal compliance standards

About You

You might already be an experienced Generator Engineer, Mobile Service Engineer, Plant Engineer or Diesel Technician, or you may come from a transferable engineering background with strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills. This role would suit someone who enjoys problem-solving, travelling to customer sites and delivering a reliable service that customers can depend on.

  • Full UK driving licence is essential
  • Proven experience with diesel engines, gearboxes, hydraulics, electrics, and braking systems
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic experience across mechanical and electrical systems
  • Comfortable managing workloads independently while travelling nationwide
  • Confident communicator with a customer-focused mindset and strong attention to detail

About Us

Dawsongroup is a leading asset rental business with over 50 years of experience in the rental industry and over 90 years in business. Dawsongroup Energy Solutions is helping businesses transition towards smarter and more sustainable energy solutions while continuing to provide the dependable engineering support our customers trust.

  • Join a people-focused business built on long-term relationships, strong values and technical expertise
  • Be part of a growing Energy Solutions Business Unit investing in innovation and low carbon technologies
  • Work within a company that values integrity, safety, customer service and continuous improvement
  • Access funded training, development opportunities and internal progression pathways across the UK and internationally
  • Support customers with critical power solutions across a variety of industries and environments

About Your Future

This is an opportunity to build a long-term engineering career within a business that continues to invest in its people, technology and future growth. Whether your ambition is to strengthen your technical expertise, move into senior engineering positions or develop into leadership opportunities, Dawsongroup will support your progression.

  • 24 days standard leave allowance + Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
  • 2x life assurance scheme
  • Funded training and ongoing development opportunities
  • Cycle to work scheme, wellbeing and mental health support
  • Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing international business

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

If you are looking to take the next step in your engineering career with a business that values expertise, invests in its people and supports long-term growth, we would love to hear from you. Join a business where your skills can make a real impact, your development is supported and your future matters. People are our greatest asset, and we are always looking for talented individuals to help power our continued success.