Field Generator Engineer - On-Call & Van Provided

Multitask Personnel; Essex; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health scheme

Company pension

22 days holiday

Job summary

Multitask Personnel is seeking an experienced Generator Service Engineer to join our field-based team covering Colchester, Essex and surrounding areas. You’ll fault-find on diesel generators, perform planned maintenance and respond to site call-outs to keep standby power running.

This role requires a full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel between customer sites. You’ll work Monday to Friday with overtime, and there is potential progression to lead a small team in the future.

Qualifications

• Experience in diesel generator service or maintenance.
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge with diesel engines.
• Good electrical fault-finding capabilities and generator controls.
• Ability to read technical drawings and electrical information.
• Excellent customer-facing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while travelling between customer sites.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on diesel generators and standby power systems.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and carry out effective repairs.
• Attend breakdowns and emergency call-outs, and participate in emergency call-out arrangements.
• Service and maintain generator control systems, inspecting control panels for wear and potential faults.
• Carry out mains-failure testing and operational checks.
• Assist with load-bank testing and generator testing.
• Carry out repairs, upgrades and replacement of components.
• Work with generator fuel, exhaust and cooling systems.
• Work with generator control equipment including AMF/ATS systems, switchgear and associated control systems.
• Support generator commissioning and installation work where required.
• Complete service reports and relevant technical documentation.
• Liaise professionally with customers during site visits.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to required quality standards.

Skills

Generator service experience

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Electrical fault-finding

Fault diagnosis

Reading technical drawings

Customer-facing skills

Independent working while travelling

Full UK driving licence

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Power generation qualifications

Job description

Multitask Personnel is seeking an experienced Generator Service Engineer to join our field-based team covering Colchester, Essex and surrounding areas. You’ll fault-find on diesel generators, perform planned maintenance and respond to site call-outs to keep standby power running.

This role requires a full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel between customer sites. You’ll work Monday to Friday with overtime, and there is potential progression to lead a small team in the future.