Electrical Generator Engineer

Astute People; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Tools provided

PPE provided

Bonus up to 20%

Travel allowances

Training opportunities

Private Medical and Dental care

Job summary

Astute is seeking an Electrical Generator Engineer near Sheffield with nationwide travel. You will install, service and troubleshoot diesel and gas generators, maintaining documentation and performing site surveys. A full UK driving licence and proactive, hands-on approach are required.

Benefits include a company van, tools, PPE, travel allowances, and a generous bonus scheme. Join a team with strong culture and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Time-served or apprentice-trained electrical skillset for industrial equipment.
• 1+ years' experience in generator installation, maintenance and fault finding.
• Knowledge of diesel and gas generator systems, control panels and switchgear is a plus.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out generator installations from delivery to sign-off.
• Service diesel and gas generators (major and minor).
• Perform load bank testing to verify performance.
• Deliver diesel fuel to site using a road tow bowser.
• Troubleshoot and repair faults in mechanical, electrical and control systems.
• Maintain repair orders and service documentation.
• Conduct site surveys and inspections of generator equipment.

Skills

Time-served electrical skillset

Generator installation & maintenance

Diesel & gas generator systems

Electrical schematics interpretation

Driving licence & nationwide travel

Tools

Control panels & switchgear

Job description

Astute's Power Servicing team is partnering with a well-established critical power company to recruit an Electrical Generator Engineer near Sheffield with UK wide team travel required.

The strategically important Electrical Generator Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £40,000 + Van + Bonus + Benefits.

Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Generator Engineer role

• Carry out generator installations from delivery through to operational sign-off.
• Perform major and minor servicing on diesel and gas generators.
• Conduct generator load bank testing to verify operational performance.
• Deliver diesel fuel to site using a road tow fuel bowser.
• Troubleshoot and repair faults on generator mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all repair orders and service activities.
• Carry out site surveys and inspections of generator-associated equipment (mechanical and electrical).

Professional qualifications

• Time-served or apprentice-trained electrical skillset with experience working on industrial scale equipment.
• 1+ years' experience in generator installation, maintenance, and fault finding.
• Strong understanding of diesel and gas generator systems, control panels, and switchgear would be advantageous.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

Personal skills

• Proactive problem-solver with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Strong communicator with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Organised, detail-focused, and able to produce accurate service documentation.

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Generator Engineer role

• Salary up to £40,000
• Generous bonus of up to 20%
• Company van, tools, and PPE provided
• Overtime opportunities and travel allowances
• Training oversees with events paid for
• Strong company culture
• Private Medical and Dental care

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.

We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.