Generator Engineer

Pharos Generator Services Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Contributory pension

22 days holiday

Job summary

Pharos Generator Services in Exeter, South West, UK, is seeking a Generator Engineer to join our team. The role covers maintenance, installation, diagnosis, repair and testing of diesel generator sets, switchgear and control systems at client sites or Pharos locations.

Reporting to the South West Service Manager, the Technician will provide planned maintenance, diagnostic work, and call-out coverage on a rota basis, visiting client sites and forecasting spares for upcoming works.

Qualifications

• Experience in Generator Engineering of at least 5 years.
• Mechanical diagnostic experience.
• Qualified Mechanical Engineer or similar.
• Skilled in technical report writing with acute attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance
• Carrying out diagnostic, testing and remedial works on generators and associated equipment
• Providing call-out cover for generator breakdowns on a rota system
• Carrying out client site visits
• Projecting spares requirements for upcoming and planned works

Skills

Generator engineering

Mechanical diagnostics

Technical report writing

Client site visits

Education

Qualified Mechanical Engineer

Job description

The Vacancy

Pharos Generator Services an RSK Group company are recruiting for a Generator Engineer to join the team based in Exeter, South West, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position.
Reporting into the South West Service Manager the Generator Technician will provide maintenance, installation, diagnosis, repair and testing services across a range of diesel generator sets, switchgear, control systems and associated equipment. Our support is carried out at client’s premises or Pharos sites. Key tasks include:

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance
• Carrying out diagnostic, testing and remedial works on generators and associated equipment
• Providing call-out cover for generator breakdowns on a rota system
• Carrying out client site visits
• Projecting spares requirements for upcoming and planned works

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in Generator Engineering of at least 5 years
• Mechanical diagnostic experience
• Qualified Mechanical Engineer or similar
• Skilled in technical report writing with acute attention to detail

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Contributory pension
• 22 days holiday (increasing to 25 days after year one) plus Bank holidays
• The opportunity to develop your professional experience working with our expert team and diverse client base

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Full Job Description Attached

Pharos Generator Services (PGS) is a UK-based company with more than 60 years’ experience in the power generation industry. We specialise in supplying, installing, commissioning, repairing and servicing diesel backup and emergency-power systems. Our diverse client base includes the Ministry of Defence, telecommunications giant British Telecommunications, the NHS, police and fire services and facilities management companies. Our state-of-the-art engineering services and support have been mobilised to the aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, electrical infrastructure and railway sectors.

PGS has been actively researching and exploring new clean fuel technologies to complement the switch to renewable sources of energy. Many organisations are relying on diesel generators for backup power. Our ambition is to explore how renewables and battery storage could be an alternative in certain situations. This transition will position PGS as an established provider of backup power supplies, thereby enabling our expansion in the UK and abroad.

Pharos Generator Services is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?