Application Engineer Power Generation

Mitchell Maguire; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an Application Engineer to work with a range of power generation equipment. The role involves liaising with sales teams and clients to provide technical solutions and support. Candidates should have hands-on experience in electrical power generation, excellent communication skills, and a valid UK Driver's Licence. The position offers competitive remuneration and various benefits, including a car allowance and annual leave.

Benefits

£600 – £700 car allowance

Phone and laptop

Pension plan

25 days annual leave

Death in service benefits

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience in electrical power generation from a service or installation background.
• Technically minded and competent with electrical systems.
• Full UK Driver's Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with sales team, manufacturers, and clients for power equipment design.
• Support sales team with technical advice and training.
• Continually learn and update technical knowledge.
• Internal reporting using CRM systems.
• Occasional overnight stay might be required.

Skills

Hands-on experience in electrical power generation

Excellent communication skills

Strong work ethic

IT literacy

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

CRM systems (Salesforce)

Job description

Job Title: Application Engineer – Power Generation

Job reference Number: 895089-3339-25322

Location: Rugby

Area Covered: National

Remuneration: £45,000 – £50,000

Benefits:

• £600 – £700 car allowance
• Phone and laptop
• Pension plan
• 25 days annual leave
• Death in service benefits

Role Overview

Application Engineer role working with a manufactured range of generators, from small mobile petrol generators up to large scale industrial diesel and gas stationary generators, light towers, and battery storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with sales team, manufacturers and clients to determine the right power equipment and design suitability.
• Supporting the sales team by giving technical advice, training, and joining them on customer visits.
• Continually learning and updating technical knowledge.
• Internal reporting using CRM (salesforce) systems.
• Possibility for the occasional overnight stay, project dependent.

Qualifications

• Must have hands‑on experience in electrical power generation, ideally from a service or installation background within commercial/industrial power generation.
• Technically minded and competent with electrical systems.
• Full UK Driver's Licence.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• CRM / IT literate.
• Can work under pressure.