Generator Engineer

NEOS Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Power Generation sector seeks two experienced Generation Engineers (Mechanical) for their national field service team. You will be instrumental in overhauling and maintaining reciprocating generators, ensuring operational efficiency while adhering to health and safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary, overtime potential, and genuine investment in career progression.

Benefits

Overtime potential

Company van

Investment in skills and progression

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on experience leading overhauls of reciprocating generators in a field service role.
• Full UK driving licence and computer literate.
• Bonus points for GasSafe accreditation (or willingness to get it).

Responsibilities

• Lead overhauling of large reciprocating internal combustion generators.
• Carry out planned maintenance and diagnose faults.
• Support operations staff during servicing and repairs.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical systems maintenance

Job description

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Northwest (area-based with some UK travel)

NEOS Engineering are partnered with a market leader in the Power Generation sector who are seeking two experienced Generation Engineers (Mechanical) to join their national field service team. If you’re an overhaul wizard with a knack for keeping reciprocating generators purring, this is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take the lead on overhauling large reciprocating internal combustion generators — up to 2.5MWe.
• Replace worn components including cylinder heads, pistons, liners, turbos, exhaust systems and more.
• Carry out planned maintenance, diagnose faults, and minimise downtime.
• Keep stock levels healthy and order parts as needed to keep operations smooth.
• Support and guide operations staff during servicing, breakdowns and repairs, passing on knowledge to build a stronger team.
• Reduce the reliance on external contractors by being the in-house go-to expert.
• Stay committed to Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards — it’s non-negotiable.
• Manage your travel and time efficiently, with overnight stays when required to minimise travel faff.

Requirements:

• Solid hands-on experience leading overhauls of reciprocating generators in a field service role.
• Knowledge of MWM, CATCG or MTU kit is a massive plus.
• Confident with mechanical, electrical and heat systems maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills — you know how to sort issues first time.
• Full UK driving licence and computer literate.
• Bonus points for GasSafe accreditation (or willingness to get it), 18th Edition, or HV Switching — extra cash for these certs too!

What’s On Offer:

• Basic salary up to £43,500 to £48,000k + Overtime (OTE £65k) + Van
• Genuine investment in your skills and future progression

Please apply with an up-to-date CV and feel free to include a short cover letter explaining why this role is right for you.

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom