Generator Service Engineer

Axiom Personnel Ltd; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Private health care

4% pension matched

Life assurance

25 days holiday

Specialist tools provided

On-call payment £200

Job summary

Axiom Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced Generator Service Engineer to maintain and troubleshoot electrical generators across industrial, commercial, or utility sectors. You will perform inspections, preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs to ensure reliable energy supply and compliance with safety standards.

You will join a team focused on reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement, with on‑call duties and occasional international project work at enhanced pay.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or A-Levels.
• CSCS or equivalent.
• 18th edition.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and servicing on standby generators up to 2.5 MW.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs in a timely and efficient manner.
• Complete site reports and documentation to a high standard.
• Liaise with customers to provide excellent service and support.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Assist with installations and commissioning where required.
• Participate in an on‑call rota for emergency support and planned weekend work and out-of-hours support when required.

Skills

Diesel generator servicing

Fault diagnosis

Customer service

Full UK driving licence

On-call rota

Education

GCSEs or A-Levels

CSCS or equivalent

18th edition

Job description

Generator Service Engineer

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Engineer to join our clients established team.

Description:

A Generator Service Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical generators and associated power generation systems. They ensure reliable and efficient performance of generators in industrial, commercial, or utility settings by conducting inspections, performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing faults, and implementing repairs or upgrades. Generator Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and energy efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned maintenance and servicing on standby generators up to 2.5 MW
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs in a timely and efficient manner
• Complete site reports and documentation to a high standard
• Liaise with customers to provide excellent service and support
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
• Assist with installations and commissioning where required
• Participate in an on‑call rota for emergency support and planned weekend work and out-of-hours support when required.

Qualifications & Certifications (Desired)

• GCSEs or A-Levels
• CSCS or equivalent
• 18th edition

Essential Skills

• Proven experience servicing and maintaining diesel generators (whether within the standby or rental sector)
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Take part in the company on‑call rota - 1 in (7) weeks

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and proactive.
• Methodical with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and within a project team.
• Calm under pressure and adaptable to fast‑ paced environments.

Benefits

• Basic salary of - up to £44,796.00 D.O.E
• 4% pension, matched by company + life assurance and private health care after successful probationary period
• 25 days holiday
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Specialist tools and uniform provided
• Opportunities for overtime at 1.5x and 2x rates – weekend day rates
• On-call payment of £200.00
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Option to work on international projects at an enhanced pay rate