Service Engineer in Slough

Bring your expertise to Film & Television Services as a Service, Breakdown & Commissioning Engineer, based in Slough.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist business at the forefront of power solutions for the television, broadcast and live production industries. Film & Television Services prides itself on being a trusted and reliable provider of temporary power, lighting and energy solutions. With a fleet of generators, broadcast lighting equipment, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and associated infrastructure, we're helping customers deliver critical broadcasts and live productions while supporting the transition to more sustainable energy solutions.

Based from our Slough depot and working across customer sites throughout the UK and Europe, you'll play a critical role in maintaining, servicing, repairing and commissioning our equipment. From planned maintenance and inspections to urgent breakdown response, you'll help ensure our fleet performs safely and reliably whenever our customers need it.

Power without pause.Live broadcasts don't get a second chance. We deliver reliable power wherever it's needed, combining engineering expertise with innovation to keep our customers' productions running seamlessly.

What you'll do:

• Carry out planned maintenance, inspections and repairs on generators, tower lights, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and associated trailers.




• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults in both depot and field environments.




• Respond to breakdowns and site call-outs, restoring equipment safely and efficiently.




• Support the commissioning of generators, temporary power equipment and energy solutions on larger-scale or more complex projects.




• Service and maintain generator trailers, ensuring all transport components remain safe and roadworthy.




• Travel to customer sites across the UK and overseas to undertake servicing, maintenance, repairs and technical support activities.




• Complete service reports, maintenance documentation and repair records accurately.




• Monitor recurring faults and maintenance trends, providing feedback to improve fleet reliability and preventative maintenance procedures.




• Work with generator control systems, engine diagnostic software and hybrid power technologies.




• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with company, customer and regulatory standards.




• Work closely with operations, engineering and project teams to support the successful delivery of customer projects.

You are:

• An experienced Generator Engineer, Service Engineer, Mobile Engineer, Plant Engineer or similar technical professional.




• Experienced in the maintenance, servicing and repair of generators, plant equipment or related technologies.




• Skilled in both mechanical and electrical fault-finding and diagnostics.




• Familiar with generator control systems such as Deep Sea Electronics (DSE) and engine diagnostic software.




• Comfortable working independently and managing your workload in both depot and field-based environments.




• Flexible and willing to travel throughout the UK and internationally when required.




• Customer-focused, professional and capable of building strong working relationships on-site.




• Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.




• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance and service delivery.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Deep Sea Electronics (DSE) controllers or similar generator control systems.




• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and hybrid power solutions.




• Trailer towing experience or trailer servicing knowledge.




• Experience working within temporary power, broadcast, utilities, construction, plant hire or related industries.




• Relevant electrical, mechanical or engineering qualifications.




• A valid passport and the flexibility to travel internationally.

Here's what you'll get:

• Generous benefits package including Pension Plan, Life Assurance and Health Insurance.




• A company service vehicle and tools to support your role.




• The opportunity to work with industry-leading power and energy technologies.




• Exposure to hybrid power, battery storage and sustainable energy solutions.




• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.




• Paid time off to support volunteering in the community.




• Employee Assistance Programme to support your health and wellbeing.




• A varied, hands‑on role where no two days are the same.




• The opportunity to support high-profile television broadcasts, live productions and major events across the UK and Europe.

Our people are dynamic, expert, innovative and collaborative. We combine decades of experience with a passion for solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional service to our customers. If you're an engineer who enjoys getting hands‑on, solving problems and keeping critical equipment performing at its best, we'd love to hear from you.

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