Generator Service Engineer

VanRath; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

VanRath is seeking a Generator Service Engineer in Lisburn to service diesel generators and electrical control systems across Northern Ireland. You will work within a specialist service team, performing routine servicing, fault diagnosis and control-system upgrades while engaging directly with customers.

The role requires time-served electrical engineering experience, ONC/HNC or equivalent, and a full driving licence, with a 39k–40k salary and a 39-hour week.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance and fault finding in industrial equipment.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Proven time-served electrical engineering/technician background.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance on diesel generators and related equipment.
• Diagnose electrical faults and perform reactive maintenance for customer installations.
• Programme and interrogate generator controllers and control systems.
• Ensure work complies with IET standards and service schedules.
• Complete accurate service reports and timesheets.

Skills

Fault finding

Customer support

Electrical troubleshooting

Read schematics

Education

ONC/HNC or City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ComAp controllers

Deep Sea controllers

Job description

Generator Service Engineer

Location: Lisburn
Salary: £39,000 - £40,000
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Join a Specialist Engineering Business

This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served Electrical Engineer or Technician looking to develop their career, working on industrial generators, electrical control systems and associated equipment. You'll be joining a specialist Service team where you'll have the opportunity to work independently, solve complex technical issues and build strong relationships with customers.

The Role

Reporting to the Service Manager, you’ll be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across ensuring equipment remains safe, reliable and operational.

The role will involve a combination of routine servicing, electrical fault finding, control system work, breakdown response and supporting the installation and upgrade of generator systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and servicing on diesel generators and associated equipment.
• Diagnose electrical faults and complete reactive maintenance on customer installations.
• Carry out electrical fault finding to component level within control panels.
• Complete initial fault diagnosis both locally and remotely.
• Interrogate and programme generator controllers, including ComAp and Deep Sea systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and design drawings.
• Assist with the design, installation and upgrading of generator electrical control systems.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance to maximise equipment availability and minimise downtime.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with manufacturer specifications and service schedules.
• Complete accurate service reports, job sheets and timesheets.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with relevant IET standards.
• Participate in the company's on-call rota and provide support for breakdowns.
• Build strong relationships with customers and provide a professional service at all times.

About You

We’re looking for a technically strong Electrical Engineer who enjoys fault finding, problem solving and working directly with customers.

You’ll ideally have:

• ONC/HNC, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Time-served Electrical Engineering/Technician background.
• At least 3 years' relevant industrial electrical experience.
• Strong electrical fault-finding experience, particularly within industrial equipment.
• Experience working on electrical control panels to component level.
• Ability to interrogate and programme generator control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Full current driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• £39,000 - £40,000 salary
• Permanent, full-time position
• 39-hour working week
• Specialist technical training
• Opportunity to develop expertise in generator and control systems
• Varied field-based role with significant technical responsibility
• Opportunity to work with industrial customers across Northern Ireland and Ireland
• Long-term career development within an established engineering business

If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer, Electrical Technician, Field Service Engineer or Maintenance Engineer looking to move into a specialist position, we'd love to hear from you.