Generator Engineer

Calibre Search; Preston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

Training and development

Career progression

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Calibre Search is recruiting a Field Service Generator Engineer to service, maintain and repair diesel generators across customer sites in the Preston, Liverpool and Manchester area and beyond. You will join an established power solutions business offering long-term career prospects and training.

The role involves fault-finding on industrial diesel engines, load bank testing, pre/post hire inspections, and supporting the hire fleet.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with diesel generators.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on industrial diesel engines.
• Ability to carry out temporary repairs to keep customer operations running until permanent repairs can be completed.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home when required.
• Participation in a 24/9 call-out rota.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexible approach, with the ability to support generator installations, fabrication work, and UPS battery installations when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing and maintenance on diesel generator sets at customer sites across the UK.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and carry out repairs to minimise equipment downtime.
• Perform load bank testing to ensure generators are operating efficiently and reliably.
• Complete pre-hire and post-hire inspections on generator equipment.
• Service and maintain the company's generator hire fleet.
• Build strong relationships with customers by delivering a professional and high-quality service.
• Ensure company vehicles, tools, equipment, and work areas are maintained to a high standard.
• Complete service reports and relevant documentation accurately.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diesel engines

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Travel readiness

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ in Engineering

2+ years diesel generator experience

Tools

Diesel generator servicing tools

Job description

Field Service Generator Engineer

Location: Preston, Manchester, Liverpool

Job Type: Full-Time

Reporting to: Engineering Coordinator

The Opportunity

We're currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing power solutions business that specialises in generator hire, servicing, maintenance, and sales. Due to continued growth and increased customer demand, our client is looking to add experienced Generator Engineers to their engineering team around the Preston, Liverpool and Manchester area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in industrial diesel engines and generator maintenance to join a respected business offering long-term career prospects, ongoing training, and competitive earning potential.

The Role

As a Generator Engineer, you'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, fault-finding, load bank testing, and repairing diesel generators across customer sites throughout the UK, as well as supporting the company's own hire fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing and maintenance on diesel generator sets at customer sites across the UK.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and carry out repairs to minimise equipment downtime.
• Perform load bank testing to ensure generators are operating efficiently and reliably.
• Complete pre-hire and post-hire inspections on generator equipment.
• Service and maintain the company's generator hire fleet.
• Build strong relationships with customers by delivering a professional and high-quality service.
• Ensure company vehicles, tools, equipment, and work areas are maintained to a high standard.
• Complete service reports and relevant documentation accurately.

Essential Requirements

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with diesel generators.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on industrial diesel engines.
• Ability to carry out temporary repairs to keep customer operations running until permanent repairs can be completed.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home when required.
• Participation in a 24/9 call-out rota.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexible approach, with the ability to support generator installations, fabrication work, and UPS battery installations when required.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working on a variety of generator manufacturers' equipment.
• Manufacturer-specific training or certifications.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

What's on Offer

• Basic Salary - up to £45,000
• Overtime and enhanced earnings through an out-of-hours call-out rota.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Optional healthcare scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A varied and rewarding role within a successful and expanding organisation.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.

If you're an experienced Generator Engineer looking for your next challenge with a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.