Generator Engineer

RSK Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Contributory pension

Holiday entitlement (22→25 days + BH)

Job summary

Pharos Generator Services, part of the RSK Group, is seeking a Generator Engineer to join its South East UK team. The role covers maintenance, installation, diagnosis, repair and testing of diesel generators, switchgear, and control systems across client sites.

Based in Southampton/South London area, the position is full-time and permanent. You will work on preventative maintenance, diagnostics, call-outs on a rota, site visits, and project spares planning.

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

Education

Qualified Mechanical Engineer or similar

Job description

Generator Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-09-19

Location: Southampton, Hampshire, GB, SO14 7

Contact: Any

Closing Date: 2026-12-22T07:00:51.797

The Vacancy

Pharos Generator Services, an RSK Group company, are recruiting for a Generator Engineer to join the team based in South East, South London, 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 premises or Pharos sites.

Key tasks include:

• 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

About Us

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 rely 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, 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 founded in 1989. RSK operates as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our philosophy remains: employ, develop, and reward talented individuals. We value our people and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, promoting innovation, and supporting a diverse and dynamic environment.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, offering flexibility and workplace adjustments to support your career aspirations. Join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all.