Generator Service Engineer

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van, phone, laptop and tools provided

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

On-site gym

Free or subsidised meals

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Generator Service Engineer to service and repair diesel generators across the UK from Chester-based operations. The role combines field service with workshop duties, performing planned maintenance on generators from 20kVA to 3000kVA and supporting on-site commissioning and decommissioning.

You will diagnose mechanical and electrical faults on major engine brands, configure control systems (DSE, ComAp, DEIF), and participate in upgrades, tests and overtime as

Qualifications

• Experience in the generator/critical power industry.
• Diesel generators servicing experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Electrical qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Valid CSCS/ECS card.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work out-of-hours and respond to emergencies.
• Confident working solo and with customers.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned maintenance and servicing on diesel generators from 20kVA to 3000kVA, including oil, fuel and coolant sampling.
• Load bank testing generator units.
• Diagnosing and fixing mechanical and electrical faults on Cummins, JCB, Caterpillar, Volvo, Scania and Iveco engines.
• Repairing and replacing components such as AVRs, fuel pumps, starter motors, battery chargers and water jacket heaters.
• Interrogating and configuring DSE, ComAp and DEIF control systems, including synchronisation and automatic changeover.
• Supporting control panel upgrades, installations, commissioning and decommissioning.
• Attending breakdowns and emergency call-outs as part of an on-call rota.
• Preparing and repairing generators in the yard and workshop between site visits.
• Completing accurate service reports and maintenance records.

Skills

Generator experience

Fault finding

On-site service

Mechanical skills

Customer-facing

Education

Electrical qualification

Tools

DSE control systems

ComAp

DEIF

Control panels

Job description

Generator Service Engineer

Location: Chester (field-based, UK-wide)

Do you know your way around a DSE, ComAp or DEIF controller?

Are you happiest diagnosing a fault on site rather than reading about it?

Want a role where your travel time and standby are properly paid?

What's in it for you

• £40,000 - £45,000 salary, depending on experience
• Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (one hour unpaid lunch)
• Weekday hours beyond this paid at time
• Saturday and Sunday paid at time and a half
• Paid door to door when working on site
• £150 per week standby bonus
• Van, phone, laptop and tools provided
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free or subsidised meals
• On-site gym

What will you be doing?

• Carrying out planned maintenance and servicing on diesel generators from 20kVA to 3000kVA, including oil, fuel and coolant sampling
• Load bank testing generator units
• Diagnosing and fixing mechanical and electrical faults on Cummins, JCB, Caterpillar, Volvo, Scania and Iveco engines
• Repairing and replacing components such as AVRs, fuel pumps, starter motors, battery chargers and water jacket heaters
• Interrogating and configuring DSE, ComAp and DEIF control systems, including synchronisation and automatic changeover
• Supporting control panel upgrades, installations, commissioning and decommissioning
• Attending breakdowns and emergency call-outs as part of an on-call rota
• Preparing and repairing generators in the yard and workshop between site visits
• Completing accurate service reports and maintenance records

Where you'll be doing it

You’ll be joining a growing, close-knit team at a generator service business based near Chester. They maintain, repair, install and commission generator systems for customers across the UK. The role is a mix of field service and workshop work, with occasional overnight stays and some weekend or night work when needed.

What you'll need

• Experience in the generator or critical power industry
• Hands-on experience servicing and repairing diesel generators
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Electrical qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Valid CSCS/ECS card
• Full UK driving licence
• An understanding of out-of-hours and emergency response work
• Confidence working on your own and dealing with customers

Desirable:

• Manufacturer or generator control systems training
• 17th or 18th Edition
• BS7909
• Mechanical engineering qualifications
• C+E (Class 1) licence or experience towing large trailers
• Experience on large-scale power generation projects

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