Generator Engineer (Global Power Generation Specialist)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

On-call allowance

Manufacturer training

Career progression

Company benefits

Door-to-Door Pay

Unlimited overtime

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Generator Engineer for a global power generation specialist, based on Bedfordshire sites, servicing diesel and gas generators, CHP systems and related equipment.

You will carry out preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, respond to breakdowns, and ensure maximum uptime while benefiting from manufacturer training, overtime and a company van. This role offers clear opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing diesel generators, gas generators, CHP systems or similar power generation equipment.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault‑finding skills.
• Recognised engineering qualification (Level 2 or above).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Happy to participate in an on‑call rota.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on diesel and gas-powered generators across Bedfordshire.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults using modern diagnostic equipment.
• Service generators and associated equipment in line with manufacturer specifications.
• Complete service reports, maintenance records and timesheets.
• Build strong relationships with customers to maximise equipment reliability and uptime.

Skills

Diesel/gas generators

Fault finding

Driving licence

Education

Engineering qualification (Level 2+)

Job description

Generator Engineer (Global Power Generation Specialist)

£38,477 + Door-to-Door Pay + Unlimited Overtime + Company Van + On-Call Allowance + Manufacturer Training + Career Progression + Company Benefits

Luton- Bedfordshire Patch

Are you a Generator Engineer looking to join a global leader in power generation, working on critical energy infrastructure projects with industry-leading training, excellent earning potential, and long-term career progression opportunities?

This is an opportunity to join an internationally recognised engineering business with over 40 years of expertise in the power generation industry. Employing more than 200 specialists, the company designs, manufactures, installs and maintains a diverse range of energy solutions including CHP systems, diesel and gas generators, biogas and landfill gas engines, and battery energy storage systems. Their equipment supports hospitals, manufacturing facilities, utilities, commercial sites and public sector organisations across the UK, playing a vital role in delivering reliable, sustainable energy infrastructure.

In this role, you will service, maintain and repair diesel and gas-powered generator systems across customer sites throughout Bedfordshire. You'll carry out planned preventative maintenance, diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, respond to breakdowns and ensure customers receive a first-class service while maintaining maximum equipment uptime.

This role would suit a Generator Engineer looking to join a secure global business offering outstanding training, varied projects, excellent benefits and clear opportunities to progress your career.

The Role:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on diesel and gas-powered generators across Bedfordshire.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults using modern diagnostic equipment.
• Service generators and associated equipment in line with manufacturer specifications.
• Complete service reports, maintenance records and timesheets.
• Build strong relationships with customers to maximise equipment reliability and uptime.

The Person:

• Experience servicing diesel generators, gas generators, CHP systems or similar power generation equipment.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault‑finding skills.
• Recognised engineering qualification (Level 2 or above).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Happy to participate in an on‑call rota.

Reference: BBBH25467C

Generator Engineer, Generator Service Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Diesel Generator, Gas Generator, Standby Power, Power Generation, CHP, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Engine Maintenance, Generator Maintenance, Fault Finding, Service Engineer, Biogas, Bedford, Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Luton, Biggleswade, St Neots, Huntingdon

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.