Field Generator Service Engineer – On-Call & Workshop

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van, phone, laptop and tools provided

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

On-site gym

Free or subsidised meals

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Generator Service Engineer to service and repair diesel generators across the UK from Chester-based operations. The role combines field service with workshop duties, performing planned maintenance on generators from 20kVA to 3000kVA and supporting on-site commissioning and decommissioning.

You will diagnose mechanical and electrical faults on major engine brands, configure control systems (DSE, ComAp, DEIF), and participate in upgrades, tests and overtime as

Qualifications

• Experience in the generator/critical power industry.
• Diesel generators servicing experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Electrical qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Valid CSCS/ECS card.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work out-of-hours and respond to emergencies.
• Confident working solo and with customers.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned maintenance and servicing on diesel generators from 20kVA to 3000kVA, including oil, fuel and coolant sampling.
• Load bank testing generator units.
• Diagnosing and fixing mechanical and electrical faults on Cummins, JCB, Caterpillar, Volvo, Scania and Iveco engines.
• Repairing and replacing components such as AVRs, fuel pumps, starter motors, battery chargers and water jacket heaters.
• Interrogating and configuring DSE, ComAp and DEIF control systems, including synchronisation and automatic changeover.
• Supporting control panel upgrades, installations, commissioning and decommissioning.
• Attending breakdowns and emergency call-outs as part of an on-call rota.
• Preparing and repairing generators in the yard and workshop between site visits.
• Completing accurate service reports and maintenance records.

Skills

Generator experience

Fault finding

On-site service

Mechanical skills

Customer-facing

Education

Electrical qualification

Tools

DSE control systems

ComAp

DEIF

Control panels

Job description

Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Generator Service Engineer to service and repair diesel generators across the UK from Chester-based operations. The role combines field service with workshop duties, performing planned maintenance on generators from 20kVA to 3000kVA and supporting on-site commissioning and decommissioning.

You will diagnose mechanical and electrical faults on major engine brands, configure control systems (DSE, ComAp, DEIF), and participate in upgrades, tests and overtime as