Generator Field Engineer

Astute People; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Overtime

Travel allowances

Training and progression pathways

Job summary

A well-established generator solutions company in the UK is seeking a skilled technician to install and service generators. The role involves working nationwide, diagnosing faults, and ensuring installations meet operational standards. Applicants should have over three years of relevant experience, mechanical or electrical training, and a full UK driving license. This is a full-time, mid-senior level position offering up to £45,000 with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in generator installation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of control panels, switchgear and schematics.
• Full UK driving licence and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Install generators from delivery to operational sign-off.
• Service diesel and gas sets, complete load bank testing.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and control faults.

Skills

Generator installation

Maintenance

Fault-finding

Knowledge of control panels

Education

Time-served or apprentice-trained in mechanical or electrical

Job description

Base pay range

Earn up to £45,000 with a company van, overtime and travel allowances, in a UK-wide field role keeping critical power online.

Why you’ll love this role

• Work with a well-established generator solutions company
• Van, tools and PPE provided
• Training and clear progression pathways
• Autonomy with nationwide travel

What you’ll be doing

• Install generators from delivery to operational sign-off
• Service diesel and gas sets, complete load bank testing
• Pre-commission and commission, upgrade ATS and switchgear
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and control faults, document work

What we want from you

• Time-served or apprentice-trained in mechanical or electrical
• 3+ years’ generator installation, maintenance and fault-finding
• Knowledge of control panels, switchgear and schematics
• Full UK driving licence, willing to travel

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Engineering Services
• Electric Power Generation
• Services for Renewable Energy