Generator Engineer

MEMS Power Generation; Somercotes CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous company pension scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Annual pay review

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing benefits

Employee referral scheme

Length of Service Awards

Free Parking & Refreshments

Job summary

MEMS Power Generation seeks an experienced Generator Engineer to join our engineering team. You will maintain, service and repair our fleet of rental generators both at the depot and on customer sites, including installations, commissioning and fault finding.

You will be on a call-out rota, supporting a 24/7 operation and ensuring equipment is safe, reliable and meets customer requirements. Ideal candidates will have proven generator engineering experience, strong mechanical and electrical fault

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Generator Engineer or Generator Service Engineer.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience of servicing, maintaining and repairing diesel generators.
• Ability to work independently and use own initiative.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Must live within ~30 minutes of Alfreton depot due to emergency call-out rota.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible approach to working, including participation in a call-out rota.

Responsibilities

• Reactive repairs and preventive maintenance of rental generators.
• Attend customer sites for installations, commissioning, fault finding and emergency repairs.
• Test and inspect equipment; prepare project-specific rental applications.
• Maintain safety, quality and environmental standards; ensure high housekeeping.
• Work on commissioning, de-installation and on-going generator service and maintenance.
• Contribute to R&D of new mechanical products.

Skills

Generator maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Diesel generators servicing

Independent work

Full UK driving licence

Call-out rota

Customer service

Tools

None

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Generator Engineer to join our engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in generator maintenance, servicing and repairs, who can confidently work both within our depot and out in the field.

You will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing our extensive fleet of rental generators, as well as attending customer sites to carry out installations, commissioning, fault finding and emergency repairs.

You will play an important role in ensuring our equipment is safe, reliable and ready to meet our customers' requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Reactive repairs
• Preventive maintenance
• Fault finding / diagnosis and rectification
• Testing and inspection of equipment
• Preparation of project specific rental applications
• Generator baby-sitting
• Maintain all rental equipment ensuring safety and fit for purpose.
• Commissioning
• Assist in installing and de-installing equipment
• Work on research and development of new mechanical products
• Maintain H&S; Quality and Environmental Standards as per the relevant Manuals
• Maintain high standards of good house keeping at all times
• Generator Service and maintenance

Whilst in your initial training period, you will be part of the call out rota working with and assisting the team to develop your skills and knowledge within the business and generator industry. As an engineer you will be on call to support the business maintaining a true 24/7 operation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Engineer who is looking for a challenge and to work for a progressive company at the forefront of power generation.

Working outside normal hours will be a requirement for which overtime will be paid at the prevailing rate.

We aim to employ motivated people to continue to represent MEMS as an employer of choice whilst delivering exceptional service to our customers.

Please note that all employees complete our screening process which includes a criminal check.

We are looking for someone who has previous experience working with generators and can demonstrate a good understanding of generator systems and their operation.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Generator Engineer or Generator Service Engineer.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience of servicing, maintaining and repairing diesel generators.
• The ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.
• Must live within approximately 30 minutes of our Alfreton depot due to the requirement to participate in the emergency call-out rota.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A flexible approach to working, including participation in a call-out rota.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to delivering a high standard of work.

MEMS Power Generation is the leading generator rental supplier in the UK, specialising in sustainable temporary power solutions with over 45 years of experience. Operating 24/7, they supply temporary power solutions for a diverse range of customers, including small businesses through to blue-chip multinational organisations and utility companies. They are the supplier of choice in the UK power rental market focused on sustainability, with a mission to be the company that best understands their customers' needs for temporary power solutions while providing superior service levels.

Company Pension Scheme

• Generous holiday allowance increasing through company loyalty program
• Annual Pay Review
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Paid volunteering days
• Wellbeing related benefits
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Length of Service Awards
• Free Parking & Refreshments