Fleet Telemetry Engineer – Newly Created Role
Templant
Chelmsford
We offer our Fleet Telemetry Engineer an excellent package of benefits, including:
· A competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per year depending on experience.
· Overtime, over 8 hours at time and a half.
· Double pay on Sundays & Bank Holidays
· 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
· Company Van
· Laptop and mobile
· Full-time, stable employment.
· Opportunities for training and development.
· Long-term progression within a growing business.
A bit about us:
Templant are a part of The Camfaud Group and are a leading temporary power specialist providing emergency and planned power solutions across the UK.
Established in 1989, we operate 24/7, 365 days a year, supporting industries including construction, data centres, utilities, healthcare, events, infrastructure, rail, and critical backup power environments.
We operate a growing fleet of over 500 generators ranging from 20kVA to 1250kVA, alongside fuel tanks, battery energy storage systems (BESS), distribution equipment, load banks, and specialist cable solutions.
At Templant, we pride ourselves on delivering fast response times, high-quality equipment, excellent customer service, and innovative monitoring solutions that help keep customer operations running without interruption
The role:
This role focuses on the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of remote telemetry and monitoring systems across industrial power assets.
Approximately:
- 70% depot based in Chelmsford
- 30% attending customer sites
You will work with:
· Diesel generators
· Fuel tank telemetry
· Battery monitoring systems
· DC and AC electrical systems
· control panels
· Remote monitoring devices
· Building Management Systems (BMS)
· DSE controllers and related equipment
Job Responsibilities:
· Install and configure telemetry and remote monitoring systems
· Monitor generator fleets, fuel tanks, batteries, and associated assets
· Configure and troubleshoot DSE controllers and control panels
· Support DC and AC electrical systems and circuits
· Diagnose telemetry faults, communication failures, and alarm systems
· Configure remote monitoring hardware, SIM-based devices, routers, and gateways
· Attend customer sites for installation, servicing, and fault finding
· Assist with fleet diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and reporting
· Work with BMS and industrial monitoring systems
· Maintain accurate records of installations, configurations, and repairs
· Support the ongoing development of the company’s telemetry infrastructure and remote asset visibility
Equipment & Systems Monitored
· Diesel generators
· Fuel tanks and fuel level monitoring systems
· Battery systems and backup power
· Engine runtime and performance
· Generator alarms and fault conditions
· GPS asset tracking
· Maintenance scheduling systems
· Remote telemetry hardware
The ideal candidate will be:
· Hands-on and technically minded
· Comfortable working both in depot and on customer sites
· Confident fault finding independently
· Organised and proactive
· Able to communicate professionally with customers and engineers
· Interested in modern telemetry and industrial monitoring technology
Ideal experience includes:
· Generator or power systems experience
· Telemetry or remote monitoring systems
· DSE controllers
· Building Management Systems (BMS)
· AC/DC electrical systems
· Control panels and circuits
· Fault finding and diagnostics
· PLC, Modbus, or industrial communication protocols
· Networking or SIM-based communication devices
· Field service or site-based engineering experience
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Strong problem-solving and communication skills
· Full UK Driving Licence (required)
· Ability to travel to sites when required
· Must have the legal right to work in the UK
Hours:
Full-time position (min 40 hours per week)
May include occasional emergency callouts depending on business needs.
Our Values:
At Templant, we are committed to Reliability, Safety, and Innovation.
We take pride in delivering dependable emergency power solutions when they matter most.
“Our Motto is Work Safe, Home Safe.”
Templant is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our team.
We apologise for being unable to confirm receipt of all applications due to the high volume received. Successful candidates will be contacted for further discussions regarding the role and their qualifications.
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Generator or power systems : 2 years (preferred)
- Telemetry or remote monitoring systems : 2 years (preferred)
- DSE controllers : 2 years (preferred)
- AC/DC electrical systems : 1 year (preferred)
- Building Management Systems (BMS) : 2 years (preferred)
- Networking or SIM-based communication devices : 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
